Russian attacks cause energy emergency in freezing Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lyndal RowlandsJanuary 15, 2026 at 05:19 AM

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Ukraine is facing an energy emergency due to repeated Russian attacks on its infrastructure, leaving thousands without heat and electricity as temperatures plummet to -19 degrees Celsius. President Zelenskyy announced the emergency, noting the severe consequences of the attacks combined with deteriorating weather conditions. Kyiv is particularly affected, with hundreds of apartment buildings remaining without heat almost a week after a major Russian attack. Repair crews are working around the clock, and the government is exploring increased electricity imports and reviewing curfew restrictions to address the crisis. The mayor of Kyiv urged residents to consider leaving the city due to the damage to critical infrastructure.

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Yulia Tymoshenko 30% Donbas 40% Vitali Klitschko 50% State Emergency Service of Ukraine 50% Kyiv ×480% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×390% Russia ×590% Ukraine ×6100%

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