Russian strikes force some Kyiv residents to consider fleeing as winter nears

· Security · Ukraine · Russia

A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some Kyiv residents contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital, as winter approaches. The strikes on power and energy infrastructure threaten heating and electricity during the coldest months. The items did not provide casualty figures or specify which facilities were hit in the latest wave.

Why it matters：Attacks on energy infrastructure could trigger a new wave of displacement and a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine's capital.

Key points

  • Russia renewed strikes on power and energy infrastructure.
  • Some Kyiv residents are considering leaving.
  • The attacks threaten winter heating and electricity.

Sources (original reporting)

More stories from this day