‘Everything is frozen’: bitter winter drags on for Kyiv residents as Russia wipes out power

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Luke Harding in Kyiv. Photographs by Julia KochetovaFebruary 13, 2026 at 06:00 AM

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Kyiv residents are enduring a harsh winter with widespread power outages due to ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. These attacks, which have intensified recently, have damaged power plants and substations, leaving many without heating or electricity for extended periods. Emergency "resilience points" have been established to provide warmth, power, and community for those affected. The situation has forced school closures and disrupted daily life, raising concerns about the well-being of families and children. International organizations like UNICEF are providing aid, but the ongoing attacks and freezing temperatures continue to create a dire situation for Kyiv's residents. Some residents are drawing parallels between the current situation and the Holodomor.

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