Almost half of Kyiv without heat and power after massive Russian drone strike

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 20, 2026 at 01:16 PM

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A Russian drone and missile strike on Tuesday left almost half of Kyiv without heat and water, impacting thousands of residential buildings amidst freezing temperatures. The overnight bombardment, part of a larger assault targeting energy facilities across Ukraine, killed at least one person near Kyiv. Ukrainian air defenses responded to the attack, as residents sought shelter in subway stations. The strikes, which have disrupted utilities for millions in recent weeks, prompted accusations of a deliberate effort to weaken Ukrainian resistance. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga condemned the attacks as a genocidal war.

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Marina Sergienko 30% Andriy Sybiga 40% Vladimir Putin 60% Ukraine ×270% Russia ×280% Kyiv ×590%

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Kyiv

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