In Kyiv, approximately 450 apartment buildings remain without heating after the Russian attacks, and although the situation has improved in some areas, most residents in the northeast of the city are still dependent on emergency measures. At the same time, temperatures drop dramatically.
In the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, approximately 450 apartment buildings are without heating after the recent Russian attacks, Mayor Vitaly Klitschko announced on Thursday. TASR informs about it according to the report of the DPA agency.
On Thursday, it was possible to restore heat supplies in about 100 houses in one of the most affected parts of the city. Most of the buildings without heating are still in the northeastern part of Kyiv, Klitschko wrote on the Telegram social network.
Russian attacks on Kyiv
Russia intensified air attacks on the Ukrainian capital at the beginning of the year. The biggest strikes occurred on January 9 and 13. After further shelling on Saturday, approximately 6,000 apartment buildings were left without central heating.
At the same time, the temperatures dropped significantly below the freezing point. As a result of the situation, the electricity supplier had to resort to emergency shutdowns.
Putin’s promise and further cooling
According to the statement of the President of the United States Donald Trump on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to his request to stop the attacks on Kiev for a period of one week.
After two days with temperatures slightly above zero, meteorologists expect significant cooling again. Over the weekend, night temperatures should drop below minus 20 degrees Celsius in some places. Klitschko had previously called on residents to leave Kyiv at least for a short time, if they have such an opportunity.
