As Russian attacks worsen Ukraine’s energy woes, Trump rebukes Kyiv

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by John T PsaropoulosJanuary 16, 2026 at 02:56 PM

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In January 2026, Russia intensified attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Odesa, targeting energy infrastructure with drones and missiles. These attacks caused widespread power outages, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity, heat, and water in freezing temperatures. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy declared a state of emergency for the energy sector in response. The strikes resulted in civilian casualties and further strained Ukraine's humanitarian situation.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Kharkiv 40% Donbas 40% Cherkasy 40% Kirovohrad 40% Lviv 40% Chernihiv 40% Odesa ×250% Dnipro ×250% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×270% Kyiv ×680% Russia ×790% Ukraine ×895%

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russian attacks 100% ukraine energy crisis 90% power cuts 80% missile strikes 70% freezing temperatures 60% humanitarian crisis 60% state of emergency 50% energy infrastructure 50% volodymyr zelenskyy 40%