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Winter Crisis: Russian Attacks Leave Thousands in Ukraine Without Heat

12/4/2025

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Tens of thousands of residents in southern Ukraine lack power and heating after Russian attacks on Kherson and Odesa.
The Kherson combined heat and power plant was severely damaged, leaving over 40,500 residents without heat.
In Odesa, a DTEK energy facility was struck, impacting 51,800 households.
Governor Oleksandr Prokudin condemned the attacks as terrorism against civilians.
As winter approaches, officials seek alternative heating solutions and electric heaters.

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Tens of thousands of residents in southern Ukraine lack power and heating after Russian attacks on Kherson and Odesa.
The Kherson combined heat and power plant was severely damaged, leaving over 40,500 residents without heat.
In Odesa, a DTEK energy facility was struck, impacting 51,800 households.
Governor Oleksandr Prokudin condemned the attacks as terrorism against civilians.
As winter approaches, officials seek alternative heating solutions and electric heaters.