#Winter

Heating season in Kyiv: who to call for cold radiators and how to request a bill recalculation

Economy 11/09/2026, 12:48

Kyiv has been connecting homes to central heating since November 2; by November 9, nearly 80% of buildings had heat. Residents with cold radiators are advised to call 1557 and inquire about bill recalculations.

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SES to Deploy Mobile Assistance Points in Districts With Over 24-Hour Power Outages

Politics 11/05/2026, 20:34

Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko announced that the SES will deploy mobile assistance points starting November 6 in districts with power outages exceeding 24 hours. Residents will be able to warm up and charge their gadgets.

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Frost and attacks: Ukraine's small towns risk being without power for several days

Economy 11/05/2026, 17:18

Electricity consumption is rising in Ukraine as frosts arrive. Expert Oleksandr Kharchenko estimates that some small towns risk being left without power for several days due to Russian attacks.

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Kyiv connects 45% of homes to heating: Klitschko on launch timelines and the need for air defense for energy facilities

Economy 11/05/2026, 15:16

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced at a City Council session that 45% of the capital's homes have been connected to heating, with a full launch expected within a few days. The city also allocated 1.35 billion UAH for Dnieper crossings and the purchase of diesel fuel.

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"Lights are toggled on and off": DTEK explains why emergency outages change several times an hour

Incidents 11/04/2026, 20:10

DTEK explained why emergency power outages in Ukraine are introduced and cancelled several times an hour: dispatchers are balancing the energy system in real time under the pressure of dozens of daily Russian strikes on generation and grids.

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Kyiv on the Verge of the Hardest Winter: What Awaits Electricity, Heat, and the Metro After TPP Strikes

Incidents 11/02/2026, 12:34

Following strikes on CHP-5, CHP-6, and Darnytsia CHP, Kyiv entered the winter without a significant portion of its own generation. RBC-Ukraine sources describe scenarios ranging from temporary metro shutdowns to supplying heat only to critical infrastructure.

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UN Commission Recognizes Russian Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Sector as War Crimes and Names Key Culprits

Politics 10/26/2026, 19:51

The UN Commission has classified Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector as war crimes, naming the aggressor state's top leadership as direct culprits. The Ukrainian MFA called for holding Russia accountable ahead of the winter season.

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Kyiv May Face Power Outages Up to 20 Hours a Day This Winter: Expert Evaluates Capital's Readiness for Frost

Economy 10/21/2026, 16:00

Ukraine Facility Platform expert Oleksandr Vizir, in an interview with “ETO BAZA”, forecasted power outages in Kyiv lasting 8–20 hours a day during frosts and rated the capital's winter readiness at 2 out of 5.

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SES: What to do in the first minutes after power restoration — a step-by-step safety algorithm

Incidents 10/20/2026, 16:08

The SES has published a step-by-step algorithm for the first minutes after power restoration: wait 5–10 minutes, plug in appliances sequentially, check for gas, and use the time to charge devices and replenish supplies.

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Heating season 2026–2027 in Ukraine: where heat has already been turned on and where radiators will warm up later

Economy 10/16/2026, 19:13

The 2026–2027 heating season is starting in phases across Ukraine: Kyiv and several communities have supplied heat to hospitals and schools, residential buildings will be connected later, and decisions are still pending in Zaporizhzhia and Lutsk.

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Will there be water in Kyiv during blackouts: Vodokanal explains winter scenario

Economy 10/12/2026, 15:47

Kyivvodokanal clarified the capital's water supply scenarios for the 2026-2027 winter during potential blackouts, emphasizing the dependence of water supply on pump operations.

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Up to 18 hours without power: expert names mild and worst-case scenarios for Kyiv in winter

Politics 10/09/2026, 16:56

This winter Kyiv could face mild power cuts of 4-6 hours or a worst-case scenario of up to 18 hours without electricity and potential heating issues.

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Apple "Nutella" for the Winter: Simple Paste from Apples and Cocoa

Culture 10/01/2026, 13:16

A simple recipe for homemade chocolate-apple paste for the winter made from affordable autumn apples and cocoa without extra hassle.

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Intercession of the Theotokos: Folk Omens by Which Ukrainians Predicted Winter

Culture 09/30/2026, 17:34

Traditions and folk omens on the Intercession of the Holy Virgin: how Ukrainians predicted the character of the upcoming winter through weather, wind, birds, and trees.

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First floors must pay: experts debunk myths about preparing high-rises for winter

Economy 09/28/2026, 13:43

Experts explained why ground-floor apartment owners must pay for elevator and pump repairs in HOAs, and how to legally make decisions when residents are away.

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Tillis in Kyiv: Putin Doesn't Want Peace Until Winter and Is Betting on the Cold to Break Ukraine

Politics 09/13/2026, 21:20

U.S. Senator Tom Tillis stated in Kyiv that Putin does not intend to slow the pace of the fighting before winter, hoping to gain more leverage. He called the Kremlin a "desperate despot" and urged stronger support for Ukraine.

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UN Spokesperson: Ukraine Enters Its 'Hardest Winter' Since the Start of the Full-Scale War — Risk of a Humanitarian Catastrophe

Politics 09/13/2026, 02:57

UNDP head Alexander De Croo warned that Ukraine is entering its "hardest winter" since the start of the full-scale war: systematic strikes on energy infrastructure create the risk of a humanitarian catastrophe at temperatures down to −20 °C.

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Stubb: Finland to hand Ukraine 'critically important' air defense systems ahead of Russia's winter strikes

Politics 08/27/2026, 12:47

Finnish President Alexander Stubb announced the transfer of critically important air defense systems to Ukraine ahead of Russia's winter attacks. Helsinki also intends to supply Kyiv with generators and diesel engines to protect energy infrastructure.

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