"Ukraine is currently undergoing a particularly cold spell with temperatures in the capital Kyiv reaching lows of minus 17 degrees Celsius. Because of Russia's ongoing destruction of the country's energy infrastructure, the situation is critical. Authorities have imposed strict timetables for when electricity can be used. About 400 high-rise buildings in the capital have no heating at all. Some do not have access to water."
"In city districts located on the left bank of the Dnipro River, there is electricity for three to four hours, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, and then none for nine to 10 hours. "On the right bank, there is electricity for five hours, then none for five hours, she told the Ukrainian parliament, promising improvements within a few days, provided there were no more Russian attacks."
"After Russia's most recent attacks, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko called on the city's residents to leave if possible, saying that electricity, heating and water supplies had been cut off. "I appeal to all residents of the capital, who have the opportunity to temporarily leave the city for places where there are alternative sources of power and heat, to do so," he said on messaging platform Telegram. Some residents left but most stayed because, they say, the situation outside of the capital is actually worse."
Kyiv is experiencing a severe cold spell with temperatures falling to minus 17 degrees Celsius while Russia continues to damage Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Authorities have imposed strict schedules for electricity use. Approximately 400 high-rise buildings in the capital lack heating and some have no water. Districts on the left bank of the Dnipro receive power three to four hours then lose it for nine to ten hours; the right bank gets five hours on, five hours off. Mobile heating points and portable generators provide temporary relief. Many residents remain in the city because conditions outside are often worse.
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