'It's 2C in our flat': Inside Kyiv apartment as Russia targets power and heating
Russia is targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure during a harsh winter, causing widespread power outages and leaving millions without heating and light in major cities like Kyiv. Temperatures have remained around -15C (5F) for three weeks, exacerbating the situation.

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AI-generatedRussia is targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure during a harsh winter, causing widespread power outages and leaving millions without heating and light in major cities like Kyiv. Temperatures have remained around -15C (5F) for three weeks, exacerbating the situation. While electrical companies work to repair the damage, Russian attacks continue to cripple the power supply. In Kyiv, residents initially coped with electric heaters, but prolonged outages and brief power restorations are making homes uninhabitable. A BBC report highlights the struggles of Kyiv residents, showcasing the conditions inside an apartment with no heating or power.
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5 extractedMillions are without heating or light as temperatures hover around -15C (5F).
Electrical companies carry out round-the-clock repairs.
Repeated strikes have crippled the power supply to major Ukrainian cities.
Russia has been exploiting Ukraine's harshest winter in years to pummel energy infrastructure.
In Kyiv, people were initially able to keep the cold at bay by using electric heaters or wrapping up warm.