In a significant escalation of hostilities, a recent Russian attack on Kyiv resulted in a loss of heating for around 2,600 apartment buildings. This attack, occurring overnight between February 11 and 12, affected numerous districts throughout the city, including Desnianskyi, Dniprovskyi, Pecherskyi, and Solomianskyi, as reported by the mayor, Vitali Klitschko. The damage has left residents facing severe cold conditions, especially as winter conditions continue to impact daily life.

Utility services have mobilized to restore heating as quickly as possible, though the task is complicated by ongoing threats and the damage from previous attacks. Notably, the Darnytsia combined heat and power plant suffered critical damage during a prior strike on February 3, which will prolong restoration efforts. Experts assess that repairs may take at least two months to complete, assuming there are no additional strikes that complicate the situation further.

This incident underscores the continuing humanitarian implications of the conflict, as civilian infrastructure is systematically targeted. The lack of heating during winter poses significant risks for health and safety of the affected residents, amplifying the challenges already faced by Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia.