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Kyiv is experiencing its most severe energy crisis since the invasion began, with Russian attacks leaving approximately half the city's buildings without electricity and heat during freezing winter conditions. The city has only half its required electricity, prompting the deployment of mobile power plants and the closure of schools for two weeks. This situation has sparked a public dispute between Volodymyr Zelensky and Kyiv municipal officials over the crisis response, as authorities work to restore a regular blackout schedule. Nationally, Zelensky has declared a state of emergency for the energy sector, with officials stating Ukraine requires a ceasefire to protect its infrastructure and roughly $1 billion in new equipment for repairs.
Russia's sustained winter attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have caused widespread damage, shattering the power grid and leaving over half of Kyiv's homes without power or heating. Zelensky has declared a national energy emergency, labeling the assaults "energy terror" and "crimes against humanity." In response, Ukraine has conducted a campaign of drone strikes against Russian oil infrastructure, including causing fires at the Afipsky refinery and a Volgograd region oil depot. These strikes are part of an effort to disrupt Russia's oil sector, with the conflict also impacting regional energy flows; Kazakhstan's oil output has reportedly plunged, leading it to seek U.S. and European assistance to secure transport routes after drone attacks hit Greek-owned tankers in the Black Sea. European support includes Norway providing $400 million and Italy offering aid for Ukraine's energy sector.
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Russian air strikes have severely damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving nearly half of Kyiv without power and heat during freezing winter temperatures. The mayor of Kyiv described it as the most difficult energy situation since the war began. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will declare a state of emergency for the energy sector. The country's energy minister said Ukraine needs about $1 billion worth of equipment to repair the grid. Mobile power plants are being brought to Kyiv to help address the crisis.
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Jan 30
Ukraine and Russia exchange drone attacks on energy infrastructureUkraine and Russia are attacking each other's energy infrastructure with drones. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said there is no formal deal, but Ukraine would hold fire on energy targets if Russia does the same. Russia's attacks have caused an energy emergency in Ukraine during winter, while Ukrainian drone strikes have caused fires at Russian oil refineries and a depot. The attacks have also affected Kazakhstan's oil output.