Kyiv Energy Infrastructure Strikes 2026: Survival in the Freeze

Freezing temperatures aren't the only threat in Kyiv. As the mercury drops, the city's lights have gone out, leaving residents to fight for survival in total darkness.

Russia Strikes Kyiv Energy Infrastructure

According to NPR's Joanna Kakissis and Scott Simon, many residents in the Ukrainian capital are suffering through sub-zero temperatures without heat or electricity. This humanitarian crisis follows a series of Russian strikes on critical energy infrastructure reported on January 17, 2026.

A City Without Power

The situation's dire. With the electric grid crippled, heating systems have failed across the city. Families are huddling together for warmth as the lack of power impacts everything from cooking to water supply. Despite rapid repair efforts, the sheer scale of the damage to the energy infrastructure makes immediate recovery nearly impossible.