Aftermath of a Massive Attack on Kyiv
Following a large-scale attack on January 24, 2026, heating has yet to be restored to 454 residential buildings in Kyiv. The majority of these are located in the Troieshchyna district. In response to the crisis, DTEK Kyiv Electric Networks has suspended its standard stabilization blackout schedules, introducing instead a new system of individual power cut schedules tailored to each specific address.
State of the Energy System
The situation in the capital's energy grid remains fluid as of January 29, 2026. The most severe conditions are in Troieshchyna, where the disabling of CHP-6 during the attack has left numerous buildings without heat. Throughout the day, utility crews managed to restore heating to over 100 buildings in the area, and workers continue efforts to reconnect more residents.
The Desnianskyi district, which encompasses Troieshchyna, has become the epicenter of a severe utility crisis. The situation with critical infrastructure on Kyiv's left bank is extremely challenging, with local residents anxiously awaiting the restoration of essential services. This attack is part of a wider pattern of assaults on Ukraine's civilian energy infrastructure.
"Today, during the day, we reconnected the first 100-plus buildings to the heating system in Troieshchyna. Utility and energy workers are continuing their efforts to return heat to the homes of Kyiv's residents."
Vitali Klitschko, Mayor of Kyiv
This crisis underscores the critical importance of a stable energy infrastructure during wartime. Restoring heat supply is the top priority for city services, as many residents are enduring harsh conditions without heating—a particularly dangerous situation during winter.
The sharp increase in demand for energy restoration also highlights the urgent need for enhanced protective measures and the modernization of energy infrastructure in the capital and across the country.