The Kyiv combined heating and power plant (CHP Plant-6) has once again ceased operations following a Russian strike on February 12, disrupting heating services in the Troieshchyna neighborhood, which is part of Kyiv's largest district, Desnianskyi. Maksym Bakhmatov, Head of the Desnianskyi District State Administration, highlighted the urgent need for alternative heating methods, warning that without immediate action, residents could face severe heating shortages in the coming winters.

In his Facebook post, Bakhmatov stressed that continuous attacks on the power plant are rendering efforts to repair it futile, as they do not guarantee long-term heating stability. He noted the necessity for decentralised heat and power generation, suggesting that investing in smaller facilities would provide more reliability for Kyiv's heating needs, especially for the left bank of the city.

Bakhmatov pointed out that currently, there are 130 small boiler houses in operation providing heating, and he believes expanding such facilities is imperative to prevent the district from freezing during harsh winter months. The situation underscores the critical impact of the ongoing conflict on Ukraine's infrastructure and the urgent need for innovative solutions to manage energy supply disruptions caused by military actions.