January 24th Nighttime Strike Leaves Kyiv Without Heating, Water, and Subway Service

Strike on Critical Infrastructure

According to Главком: A nighttime attack on January 24th damaged critical infrastructure in Kyiv, causing widespread disruptions to heating, water, and subway operations. This assault is part of a broader Russian campaign targeting Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, especially during winter. The strikes left nearly 6,000 residential buildings without heat. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko noted that these same buildings had already required reconnection to the heating grid twice before, following earlier attacks on January 9th and 20th. The situation was further complicated by a critical shortage of capacity in the city's power system.

Water Supply and Metro Disruptions

In addition to the heating crisis, water supply interruptions were reported on the capital's left bank and partially on the right bank. Utility and energy workers are laboring to restore services to Kyiv residents' homes to improve living conditions.

The Kyiv Metro's operations were also severely impacted, with trains running on a limited schedule. Specifically, the Lisova, Chernihivska, Hidropark, and Dnipro stations remain closed. On the green line, the protective barrier was physically damaged by the shelling. During the limited operating mode, Route 1 connects Akademmistechko to Arsenalna with intervals of 7–9 minutes, while Route 2 connects Darnytsia, Livoberezhna, and Arsenalna with 12-minute intervals.

As a result of these events, Kyiv residents are facing serious hardships in their daily lives, and city authorities are calling for patience and readiness for potential delays in service restoration.

"This attack is part of a prolonged escalation of the conflict, which continues to impact the lives of the capital's population." - Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko

City authorities are attempting to respond to the situation swiftly, but restoring the infrastructure requires time and resources, which may be limited under wartime conditions. Kyiv's residents must prepare for difficulties while work continues to restore the city's critical systems.