Over one million consumers in Kyiv without power – Zelenskyy

Alyona Kyrychenko — 20 January, 20:12

An apartment block stands in near-darkness at dusk, with only a handful of windows still lit. Photo: Oleksandr Chekmenov

Over one million consumers in Kyiv have been left without power as of the evening of 20 January due to Russian attacks.

Source: Zelenskyy in his evening address

Details: Zelenskyy said a significant number of buildings in the capital – more than 4,000 apartment blocks – are also without heating.

Quote: "All efforts must focus on alleviating the situation. Government officials need to develop unconventional solutions to protect lives, reorganise operations and support people and businesses."

More details: Zelenskyy stressed the need for maximum coordination with businesses to redistribute generation and current consumption, giving people a sense of stability, and to plan further support measures for the public.

Quote: "The government bears personal responsibility for this. Tomorrow I expect a specific, clear list of actions and decisions."

Background:

Following the Russian attack on 19-20 January, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that the situation remains difficult, particularly for water supply and heating on the left bank and in the Pecherskyi district.
It was reported on 20 January that over 1,600 residential buildings in Kyiv had their heating restored after the previous night's attack, while some 4,000 apartment blocks remained without heat.

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