Kyiv City Administration Fails to Provide Aid
Maksym Bakhmatov, head of the Desnianskyi District State Administration, reported that no generator assistance was provided by the Kyiv City State Administration (KCMA) or its leadership, including Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The equipment, he noted, was supplied by charities, Ukraine's State Emergency Service (SES), and with the support of the Prime Minister. Following a massive attack on January 24, 2026, the Desnianskyi district became the epicenter of a utility crisis, with the Troieshchyna residential area facing an especially dire situation. This incident highlights ongoing challenges in Ukraine's critical infrastructure resilience during wartime.
Critical Heating Crisis in Residential Areas
In Kyiv, 454 residential buildings were left without heat, the majority of them located in Troieshchyna. The situation on the capital's left bank remains extremely difficult. The January 24th attack disabled the TEC-6 power plant, severely worsening the crisis. The Troieshchyna residential complex was left without heating, causing significant hardship for residents.
'I sent him many letters listing what was needed and asking for help. We received nothing,' stated Maksym Bakhmatov.
Bakhmatov added that he has been in communication with Deputy Mayor Petro Panteleiev, but has yet to receive any tangible aid from the city.
In contrast, the head of the Desnianskyi district administration pointed out that 'the Prime Minister and the military administration have taken personal charge of our situation.' Specifically, this cooperation led to the establishment of two large tent camps and 20 SES tents, along with aid in the form of generators, food, security, police, and National Guard support. 'All of this was done by the state, not the city,' Bakhmatov emphasized.
The situation in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district underscores the critical need for coordinated crisis response across different levels of government. The lack of support from the KCMA, against the backdrop of massive heating and energy resource problems, may point to an insufficient reaction from local authorities during emergencies. Meanwhile, the proactive steps taken by the state through the Prime Minister and military administration demonstrate a readiness to address population needs, though they also raise questions about the effectiveness of communication between city and central government bodies.