#Winter Preparation

Zelensky: Klitschko Sees Discussions on Strengthening Kyiv as an Attempt to Replace Him

Politics 10/28/2026, 09:28

Zelensky stated that Klitschko perceives the involvement of additional managers in preparing Kyiv for winter as an attempt to replace him. The president called on all institutions to work together, while the mayor previously rejected accusations of improper preparation of the capital.

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How to Properly Prepare Red Currants for Winter: When to Prune, What Not to Do, and Why the Black Currant Scheme Doesn't Work Here

Science 10/28/2026, 08:16

Autumn is the time to assess the condition of red currant bushes, remove damaged shoots, and moisturize the soil. It is best to leave the main shaping pruning for the dormant period rather than tying it to calendar dates.

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SESU Publishes Checklist for Preparing Private Homes for Winter: From Chimneys to Generators

Incidents 10/27/2026, 19:04

The SESU has published a detailed checklist for preparing private homes for winter: checking chimneys, the electrical grid, generators, fuel, and emergency action plans.

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78% of Ukrainian Hospitals Ready to Operate Autonomously Amid Power and Heat Outages — Ministry of Health

Health 10/27/2026, 17:21

As of October 1, 2026, 78% of state-network hospitals in Ukraine are capable of fully autonomous operation during power, heat, and water outages — up from 52% at the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Health reports.

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Kyiv hospitals are provided with alternative sources of heat, light and water

Politics 10/22/2026, 17:14

Capital hospitals are being equipped with alternative heat, power and water sources. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko inspected one of the facilities.

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Korostyshiv Community Suspends "Invincibility Points" Due to Improved Power Supply

Politics 10/21/2026, 19:48

Head of the Korostyshiv District Military Administration Yuriy Denisovets announced the temporary suspension of "invincibility points" due to improved power supply. At the same time, a strike on a critical infrastructure facility was reported with no casualties.

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Eleven Hungarian Mayors Sign Letter Committing to Help Ukraine Survive the Winter

Politics 10/21/2026, 11:10

Mayors of seven Hungarian cities and four Budapest districts have signed an open letter pledging to help Ukrainian sister cities prepare for winter. The document appeared amid the first meeting between Zelenskyy and Magyar.

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State Emergency Service prepares over 1.1 thousand invincibility points, generators, and water trucks for winter

Incidents 10/16/2026, 20:16

The State Emergency Service has prepared over 1,100 invincibility points, powerful generators, water trucks, and tent camps for the winter period. Readiness was tested during command-staff exercises in 2026.

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Kyiv's Heating Season Starts Amid Shelling: Some Districts Will Remain Without Heat

Economy 10/16/2026, 10:36

On October 16, Kyiv launched its heating season amid constant shelling. Heat will first go to social institutions, while parts of the Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts will remain without heating due to energy facility damage.

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Zelenskyy Heavily Criticizes Kyiv's Winter Preparedness

Politics 10/13/2026, 20:00

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has strongly criticized Kyiv's authorities for failing to prepare the city for winter, noting that the capital lags behind other regions in infrastructure resilience.

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Preparing Your Home for Colder Weather: How to Insulate Windows and Doors

Economy 10/01/2026, 09:47

With the arrival of cold weather, experts recommend checking windows and doors for gaps, replacing worn seals, and insulating the home to save heat.

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GreenDIM on Pause: How Ukrainian Apartment Buildings Prepare for Winter Amid the Energy Crisis

Economy 09/28/2026, 14:05

The GreenDIM program is stopped due to funding exhaustion. Homeowner associations can use alternatives: the LightHouse program, 5-7-9% soft loans, and municipal co-financing.

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Kyiv Prepares for Winter: 82% of Municipal Buildings Have Received Readiness Certificates, and Large-Diameter Heating Networks Are Fully Restored

Politics 09/23/2026, 01:22

The Kyiv City Administration reported that 82% of municipal buildings have received readiness certificates for the heating season, and hydraulic testing of the heating networks has been completed with 2,413 out of 2,451 damages eliminated.

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Economy 09/20/2026, 10:37

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Kyiv 80% Ready for Winter 2026/2027: KMM Reports on Preparation Progress and Diesel Power Plant Construction

Economy 09/19/2026, 18:47

Kyiv has completed 80% of the work to prepare for winter 2026/2027: three diesel generator sets have been built for the water utility, response plans have been expanded, and 12 billion hryvnia has already been allocated out of the total budget of 37 billion hryvnia.

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Politics 09/19/2026, 07:45

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Finance Ministry pushes 39 billion hryvnias of capital spending to December: what will be affected first

Economy 09/19/2026, 01:16

Roksolana Pydlasa, head of the Rada's Budget Committee, reported that the Finance Ministry has postponed 39 billion hryvnias of capital expenditures to December, including energy protection, winter preparation, and the construction of shelters.

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40% of Ukrainians Ready to Leave Their Homes in Winter if Conditions Worsen: Gradus Study

Politics 09/17/2026, 14:27

A Gradus study shows: 69% of Ukrainians fear prolonged winter power outages, and 40% are ready to relocate if conditions worsen. Only one in ten considers themselves fully autonomous.

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