Shelling of Kyiv: electric transport is not running, bus connections organized
Due to shelling in Kyiv, electric transport on the left bank of the capital is temporarily not running. In connection with this, bus connections have been organized along defined routes, which duplicate the movement of electric transport.
As of 04:40, the city's mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the death of four people as a result of the attacks. In addition, 19 people were injured, most of whom have been hospitalized. Fires and damage to residential buildings, as well as civilian and industrial facilities, have also been recorded in the capital.
The situation in Kyiv and Slavutych
Due to the events, the city of Slavutych found itself in a state of complete blackout on the night of January 9. There are interruptions in heat supply and hot water in some areas of Kyiv, complicating the situation for local residents.
In order to ensure passenger transport, the movement of trolleybuses is currently delayed:
- № 1
- № 11
- № 12
- № 14
- № 15
- № 38
- № 43
Bus connections have been organized, in particular, on trolleybus routes:
- 29Tr ‘Darnytsia Square – railway station ‘Zenit’’
- 30Tr ‘Myloslavska St – Kadetsky Hay St’
- 31Tr ‘Myloslavska St – Lukyanivska metro station’
- 37Tr ‘Myloslavska St – Lisova metro station’
- 43Tr ‘Kibtsentr – Darnytsia Square’
- 47Tr ‘Myloslavska St – Minsk metro station’
- 50Kr ‘Myloslavska St – Darnytsia Square’
- 50Tr ‘Myloslavska St – Lybidska metro station’
Movement has also been restored on tram routes:
- 22T ‘Voskresensky Avenue – ZZBK’
- 27T ‘Myloslavska St – Poznyaky metro station’
- 28T ‘Myloslavska St – Lisova metro station’
- 29T ‘Boryspilska metro station – Lisova metro station’
The efforts of the city authorities are aimed at restoring transport connections and supporting residents in emergency situations.
These events in Kyiv are taking place against the backdrop of escalating military conflict in Ukraine. The increasing number of shellings and their consequences, such as casualties among the civilian population and damage to infrastructure, highlight the complexity of the situation in the region. The city authorities are trying to respond quickly to the challenges, offering alternative routes and supporting residents in difficult times. It is important for the population to remain safe and receive the necessary assistance in times of crisis.