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Kyiv Faces Blackouts and Freezing Temperatures Amid Russian Attacks

1/23/2026

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Power outages in Kyiv persist due to intensified Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, with over half the city without electricity.
Temperatures have dropped to -10 degrees Celsius, forcing residents to endure in unheated apartments with blankets and thermal clothing.
Maryna and her son illustrate the human toll as people endure freezing conditions.
Emergency services have set up heating points, while residents remain skeptical about peace negotiations.

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Story summary

Power outages in Kyiv persist due to intensified Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, with over half the city without electricity.
Temperatures have dropped to -10 degrees Celsius, forcing residents to endure in unheated apartments with blankets and thermal clothing.
Maryna and her son illustrate the human toll as people endure freezing conditions.
Emergency services have set up heating points, while residents remain skeptical about peace negotiations.