Freezing and in the dark, Kyiv residents are stranded in tower blocks as Russia targets power system

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By DEREK GATOPOULOS and VASILISA STEPANENKOJanuary 24, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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Kyiv residents are experiencing prolonged power outages during the winter due to ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The attacks, which occurred as recently as January 20, 2026, have left many stranded in tower blocks without electricity or heat. One resident, Olena Janchuk, who is unable to walk, is shown enduring the blackout with her mother, using candles and heated bricks to stay warm. The blackouts are widespread, affecting residential buildings across Kyiv and forcing residents to adapt by using alternative methods for cooking and communication. The attacks continue to impact daily life for many in the city.

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Dan Bashakov ×630% Olena Janchuk ×470% Russia ×380% Ukraine ×680% Kyiv ×790%

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power outages 90% energy infrastructure 80% russian attacks 80% kyiv residents 70% winter 60% missile and drone attacks 50% blackout 50% tower blocks 50%

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Kyiv

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