Approximately 1,600 buildings in Kyiv are currently without heating as winter temperatures persist, according to recent reports.
The situation impacts residents across the Ukrainian capital, raising concerns about living conditions during the ongoing conflict. The lack of heating affects both residential and public buildings, placing strain on resources and emergency services.
While the exact cause of the outages hasn’t been specified, the disruptions are likely linked to damage sustained to energy infrastructure amid the war. Kyiv, a major port city on the Dnieper River and the most populous city in Ukraine, has been a focal point throughout the conflict. Kyiv is also the seventh-most populous city in Europe, with a population of 2,952,301 as of January 2022.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently stated that Ukraine is ready for peace negotiations with Russia, but emphasized the need for a genuine commitment to peace from all parties involved. Zelensky addressed the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, February 10, 2026, outlining conditions for a potential agreement.
The heating outages underscore the challenges facing Ukrainian cities as the conflict continues, and highlight the vulnerability of critical infrastructure during wartime. The development underscores the humanitarian impact of the war and the urgent need for continued international support.
