How Ukrainians Are Coping Without Heat

In a recent Russian missile and drone barrage across Ukraine, at least four people were killed, including a woman and her child in Bohodukhiv. The attacks, which occurred on Monday, involved 11 ballistic missiles and 149 drones, according to the Ukrainian air force. Besides the fatalities, several others were wounded in regions including Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk. The strikes damaged residential areas, a gas pipeline, and critical energy infrastructure, leaving tens of thousands without power during freezing temperatures. Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of war crimes against civilians, while Russia has consistently denied deliberately targeting civilians since the start of the invasion in February 2022. Ukraine's foreign minister is calling for a complete EU entry ban on Russians participating in the war.

A recent Russian airstrike on a Ukrainian city resulted in one death. The attack occurred amidst ongoing efforts by the United States to push for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, with a proposed deadline of June 2026. The repeated Russian air attacks on Ukraine's energy sector have left many people without power, heating, and water during a harsh winter. Civilians are receiving assistance from veterans and participating in tactical and medical courses run by the 3rd Assault Brigade. The photos accompanying the article show the impact of the attacks on civilians in Kyiv, Ukraine on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

In a video report dated February 10, 2026, *The New York Times* examines how Kyiv residents are managing without heat amidst ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's heating and electrical infrastructure. Kyiv bureau chief Andrew E. Kramer, along with Lynsey Addario and Rebecca Suner, document the strategies Ukrainians are employing to stay warm during a harsh winter. The report focuses on the impact of Russia's attacks on civilian infrastructure and the resulting challenges faced by people in Kyiv. The video illustrates the resilience of Ukrainians as they adapt to the loss of essential services.