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On Saturday morning, January 10, Kyiv suspended water supply, heating and electric public transport services, the Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA) said.
According to the city authorities, emergency power outage schedules have been introduced in the capital on the orders of Ukraine’s grid operator Ukrenergo, causing disruptions to other utility systems.
“By order of Ukrenergo, emergency power outages have been implemented in the city. As a result, water supply, heating systems and electric transport have been halted,” the KMDA said, adding that energy crews are carrying out restoration work.
Transport disruptions
Kyivpastrans reported that electric public transport on both the left and right banks of the city has been temporarily suspended due to instability in the power system. Backup bus routes are being deployed.
In particular, following the suspension of the Borshchahivka high-speed tram service due to a lack of power, an alternative bus route, No. 3T, has been launched between Starovokzalna Street and the Ring Road.
Aftermath of January 9 attack
The disruptions follow a massive Russian overnight attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region on January 9, when dozens of drones, ballistic missiles and Kalibr cruise missiles were launched at the capital, according to Ukraine’s Air Force.
The strikes damaged 19 apartment buildings and also hit the Qatari Embassy. Authorities reported 25 people injured and four killed.
Following the attack and heavy strain on the power grid, emergency electricity outages were introduced across Kyiv. City officials said draining water from heating systems is a standard technical procedure during freezing temperatures to prevent damage to infrastructure.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents, where possible, to temporarily leave the city for areas with alternative sources of heating and power.
