Klitschko explained the situation with heating in Kyiv

Since this morning, more than 340 residential buildings have been reconnected to the heating system. However, the situation remains difficult: as of 24 January, 1,330 high-rise buildings are still without heating due to enemy attacks on critical infrastructure in the capital. This was reported by Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko on his Telegram channel.

The day before, almost 6,000 buildings in Kyiv were left without heat again. Most of them have faced interruptions before – after heavy shelling on 9 and 20 January, these addresses were connected twice or attempts were made to restore heat supply.

Utility services and energy companies are working around the clock to restore heat supply to all buildings that are currently without heating as quickly as possible. Work is ongoing, taking into account the complexity of the damage and the technical condition of the networks.

Not only specialists from the capital are involved in eliminating the consequences – emergency teams from several cities in Ukraine, as well as specialists from Ukrzaliznytsia, have arrived to help Kyiv’s utility workers.

Energy crisis in Kyiv in January 2026

Since 17 January, a significant part of the capital’s housing stock has been left without heat and with intermittent water supply after a night-time massive enemy attack on critical infrastructure facilities. Klitschko appealed to Kyiv residents to temporarily leave the city, if they had the opportunity, to places where there were alternative sources of power and heating. In his opinion, this step could help people avoid the disadvantages associated with the lack of heat and the need to wait a long time for the infrastructure to be restored.

Operational headquarters have been set up in the capital, where residents affected by the night shelling can receive the necessary assistance and advice. These centres have been established to support people whose homes, property or safety have been compromised during the enemy attack.

Vitali Klitschko later again called on Kyiv residents to leave the city if possible. The city has designated warming centres (resilience centres) in each district. If necessary, a large number of people will be able to stay there overnight. The centres will be equipped with places to sleep, heating devices (mobile boilers), food and hygiene products.