Klitschko calls on Kyiv residents to help fellow citizens

Klitschko calls on Kyiv residents to help their neighbours: almost 6,000 homes left without heating

Mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko appealed to the residents of the capital, whose homes are still heated and water supplied, with a call to Helping fellow citizens - inviting people to warm up, cooking food or baby food.

According to the mayor, The situation in the capital is very difficult, but remains under control in terms of life support systems. Public utilities are working in an emergency mode.

Currently Almost 6,000 homes are left without heating due to damage to critical infrastructure. The city authorities are planning to renovate some of the houses resume heat supply tonight.

Details of the case

Municipal emergency teams are repairing heating networks and energy hubs. Priority is given to hospitals, shelters, social infrastructure facilities and residential areas with the largest number of residents.

Residents are urged to use electricity and heat efficiently and to help their neighbours, the elderly and families with children whenever possible.

Context.

Russia continues attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, which leads to interruptions in heat and electricity supply in major cities. Kyiv is on high alert to stabilise its life support systems in the face of winter temperatures.