Attacks by Russia on Ukraine have grown increasingly devastating. Early Saturday morning, Russia launched another massive assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Explosions echoed across the nation, particularly in Kyiv, leaving around 1.2 million properties without power as temperatures plummeted to a frigid -10 degrees Celsius.
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister, Oleksii Kuleba, reported that late-night circumstances in Kyiv witnessed over 3,200 buildings without heating. By morning, the number rose to approximately 6,000, somewhat decreased by emergency repairs. He mentioned more than 160 emergency teams are tirelessly working to restore heating systems in the capital.
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Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that over 800,000 households in Kyiv alone are still without power, while around 400,000 more in the northern Chernihiv region remain in darkness amidst Russia’s aggressive attacks, making it challenging to stabilize the situation.
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Heating Systems in Several Ukrainian Regions Severely Damaged
The impact of these attacks is glaringly evident in residents' daily lives. Many areas had central heating systems already damaged, leaving apartments cold. The new assaults have worsened the situation.
Ukraine’s Prime Minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, declared Russia targeted not only Kyiv but also four other regions in the north and east of the country. The government is swiftly repairing damaged power plants, importing more electricity, and integrating alternative energy sources.
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The Human Cost: Death and Injuries Mounting
Kyiv's Mayor, Vitali Klitschko, confirmed the death of one individual and injuries to four others, three of whom required hospitalization. Additionally, in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, over 30 people, including a child, were injured.
Notably, these attacks occur as Russia and Ukraine, with U.S. mediation, engage in talks in the UAE. Despite two days of discussions, no agreement has been reached, but further dialogue is anticipated next week.
