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Kyiv Faces -20C as War Damages Heating Infrastructure

1/13/2026

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In Kyiv, temperatures are set to drop to -20C, forcing many residents to seek emergency shelters for warmth.
A large-scale Russian attack on January 9 damaged energy facilities, leaving hundreds of homes without power or heating.
The outcome underscores the conflict's ongoing toll on civilian life in Ukraine.
The events raise concerns about infrastructure resilience amid ongoing hostilities.

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Story summary

In Kyiv, temperatures are set to drop to -20C, forcing many residents to seek emergency shelters for warmth.
A large-scale Russian attack on January 9 damaged energy facilities, leaving hundreds of homes without power or heating.
The outcome underscores the conflict's ongoing toll on civilian life in Ukraine.
The events raise concerns about infrastructure resilience amid ongoing hostilities.