Kyiv residents face 20-hour blackouts as Russian strikes hit power grid
Electricity shortages in the Ukrainian capital have disrupted heating, water supplies, and public transport as temperatures fall.
Residents in Kyiv are experiencing power outages of up to 20 hours, with some areas receiving electricity for only four to five hours daily, according to a BBC report cited by the Times of India.
The outages, caused by Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, have impacted water supplies, heating, and public transport services, including metro and trolleybus operations.
The current round of scheduled power cuts began earlier and has lasted longer than last winter, leading to concerns regarding the maintenance of essential services.
Ukrainian officials have expressed concern that life could become unsustainable for millions if electricity cannot be provided for at least four hours every day.
Russia has increased its campaign against energy facilities since August, targeting power stations and critical infrastructure. A ballistic missile strike recently took one of the country's largest power stations offline.
Repair efforts have been complicated by air raid alerts, and Russia has also used drones that attach to electricity pylons and cables before detonating.
