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Kyiv Faces Crisis: 60% Without Power Amid Russian Strikes

1/22/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that approximately 4,000 buildings in Kyiv lack heating and nearly 60% of the city is without power due to recent Russian strikes on the energy grid.
Zelenskyy declared a state of emergency in the energy sector as many residents have evacuated the capital.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged member nations to supply more air defense systems to Ukraine.
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have downed numerous Ukrainian drones, asserting that its strikes target military facilities.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that approximately 4,000 buildings in Kyiv lack heating and nearly 60% of the city is without power due to recent Russian strikes on the energy grid.
Zelenskyy declared a state of emergency in the energy sector as many residents have evacuated the capital.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged member nations to supply more air defense systems to Ukraine.
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have downed numerous Ukrainian drones, asserting that its strikes target military facilities.