Authorities in Kyiv announced that over 30% of the city's schools and kindergartens have been left without heating following recent Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid. These aggressive assaults, which have included extensive drone and missile strikes, have severely disrupted electricity, water supply, and heating services, particularly challenging during the frigid winter months when temperatures have plunged to -20 degrees Celsius.

The city government reported that 315 educational institutions were affected, prompting measures to consolidate classes so that children can continue face-to-face learning despite the harsh conditions. As winter progresses, the impact of these attacks has been felt by over 110,000 students who returned to classes in early February after the school break, although some have had to resort to remote learning due to the lack of heating.

The situation highlights the broader implications of Russia's strategy in the conflict, targeting critical infrastructure in an effort to undermine Ukraine's resilience and daily living conditions. With several major power plants providing energy to Kyiv, the ongoing assaults pose significant challenges for the city’s recovery and the well-being of its residents during the winter season.