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

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 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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The barrage killed at least one 50-year-old man near Kyiv.

factual — Article90% confidence

Thousands of residential buildings in Kyiv are without heating and water in -14 degrees Celsius temperatures.

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Almost half of Kyiv is without heat and power after a Russian drone strike.

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Repeated Russian strikes have left millions in the cold and dark over recent weeks.

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War criminal Putin continues to wage a genocidal war against women, children and elderly.

quote — Andriy Sybiga70% confidence

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Vladimir Putin 60% Ukraine ×270% Russia ×280% Kyiv ×590%

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russian drone strike 90% kyiv 80% energy facilities 70% heating and water 70% air defense systems 60% genocidal war 50% war crimes 50% civilian infrastructure 40%