Russian attack on Darnytsia power plant halts hot water supply

The Darnytsia combined heat and power plant (CHP) had to halt the supply of hot water to its customers due to Russian attacks on the night of 13-14 October.

Source: Oleksandr Kovtunov, Head of Darnytsia District State Administration of Kyiv

Details: Kovtunov noted that all the appropriate services are working flat out.

Quote: "I ask everyone to be mindful and understanding of these measures which we have been forced to take. I hope that the situation will stabilise in the very near future and the water supply will return to normal."

Read more: Russia's winter campaign against energy infrastructure has begun. Will Kyiv be left without electricity, heating and water?

Background:

• On the night of 13-14 October, Russia's ballistic missile barrage targeted energy system facilities in Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast and Kharkiv – all three of the capital's CHPs were attacked that night.
• On 3 February 2026, the Darnytsia CHP sustained critical damage. As a result, over 1,100 buildings on the left bank of the capital were left without heating until the end of the season.

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