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WATCH: In Icy Water and -15°C Cold, Kyiv Divers Fix Power Plant Leak
Officials said a pipe leak flooded a thermal plant after a Russian strike, complicating repair work – and divers were sent underwater in subzero temperatures to stop the leak.
Jan. 22, 2026
War in Ukraine
Nearly 3,000 Buildings Remain Cold in Kyiv, Mayor Says
Nearly 3,000 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after Tuesday’s major Russian attack, the mayor said, as Ukraine’s energy ministry warned more gas imports are needed to get through winter.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2026
Energy
‘Every Night Is a Test of Resilience’: How People in Kyiv Cope Without Power, Heat and Water
As Kyiv faces unprecedented power and heating outages for the second week, residents describe what daily life looks like now and how they are managing to survive this harsh winter.
Jan. 21, 2026
Energy
600,000 Flee Kyiv as Russia Pushes City Toward ‘Humanitarian Catastrophe’ – Mayor Klitschko
Half of Kyiv without electricity, heating, or water after Russian strikes. Mayor Klitschko urges residents to leave the city as winter crisis worsens.
Jan. 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘Can’t Even Flush the Toilet’ – Ukrainians Face Unprecedented Crisis as Russia Pounds Energy Grid
As Russia pummels Ukraine in subzero temperatures, locals in Kyiv now find themselves struggling to meet basic needs, in a harsh winter with little respite in sight.
Jan. 20, 2026
Energy
How Ukrainians Are Protecting Their Homes Against Russia’s Winter Offensive
Kyiv faces up to 20 hours without electricity each day after relentless Russian strikes, yet residents are finding creative ways to cope with the blackout.
Jan. 17, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Left Freezing at -10°C After Russian Missile Strike, Mayor Urges Residents to Leave
A Russian combined strike on Kyiv’s energy system overnight on Jan. 8-9 was among the heaviest of the war, raising the risk of cold-related deaths for thousands of residents.
Jan. 9, 2026