Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Kyiv Heating Restored After Russian Attacks
Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones, causing many buildings to lose heat.
The mayor said around 1,330 apartment buildings were still without heating.
Workers fixed heat for over 1,600 buildings.
This happened while Ukraine, Russia, and the USA were talking about ending the war in Abu Dhabi.
Many people in Ukraine also lost power during the attack.
Ukraine's president said Russia is targeting their energy and homes, and they are working with other countries to stop Russia.
Around 1,330 apartment buildings in Kyiv were still without heating after a Russian attack.
Over 1,600 buildings had their heat restored by utility workers.
The attack left 1.2 million properties without power across Ukraine.
Negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the USA were happening in Abu Dhabi during the attack.
Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy system since the 2022 invasion.
- Who
- Ukrainian officials and Russian attackers
- What
- Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv's energy infrastructure
- When
- Earlier this week, with ongoing restoration efforts
- Where
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Why
- Part of intensified bombardments on Ukraine's energy system since the 2022 invasion
Ukraine
Russia
Attack Targets
Ukraine
Russia is targeting Ukraine's energy sector, critical infrastructure, and residential buildings.
Russia
Russia claims it is targeting military infrastructure and strategic sites.
Negotiations
Ukraine
Ukraine is actively negotiating with international partners to end the war and strengthen its defenses.
Russia
Russia is participating in negotiations but continues military operations.
- Apartment Blocks Without Heating
- 1,330
- Total Buildings Affected
- 3,200
- Buildings Restored
- 1,600
- Power Outages
- 1.2 million properties
- Attack Type
- Missile and drone strike
- Negotiation Location
- Abu Dhabi
- Negotiating Parties
- Ukraine, Russia, USA
- Attack Drones Launched
- 1,700
- Guided Aerial Bombs
- 1,380
- Missiles Launched
- 69
Sources
Around 1,700 Kyiv apartment blocks still without heating after Russian strike
Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kyiv leaves 1,700 buildings still without heat, mayor says
Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kyiv leaves 1,330 buildings still without heat, mayor says
