Russian Strikes on Power Plants Leave Thousands Without Heat in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Odesa.

Ukrainian Heating Infrastructure Targeted in Overnight Attack

According to TSN.ua: In the early hours of February 12, Russia launched strikes against heating and power facilities across Ukraine, including in the cities of Kyiv, Dnipro, and Odesa. The assault cut off heating for thousands of residential buildings and caused significant disruptions to water and heating services in multiple regions. These attacks are part of a sustained Russian campaign to degrade Ukraine's civilian infrastructure during the winter.

• In Kyiv, heating was cut to 2,600 buildings, with an additional 1,100 facilities already impacted by previous attacks.
• In Odesa, 300,000 people were left without water, and nearly 200 buildings lost heating.
• In Dnipro, 10,000 households were disconnected from the heating supply.

The assault caused substantial damage to equipment at a thermal power plant operated by the DTEK Group. This marks the eleventh mass attack on DTEK's thermal power plants since October 2025. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, DTEK Group's power stations have been targeted over 220 times.

Oleksiy Kuleba, a Ukrainian government representative: 'Last night, Russia once again deliberately targeted Ukraine's civilian and energy infrastructure.'

He added: 'Russia attacked the DTEK thermal power plant again. The attack caused significant damage to the plant's equipment.' These events underscore the persistent threats to Ukraine's energy infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict. The country's power grid remains a critical vulnerability as the war continues.

This latest bombardment highlights the fragility of Ukraine's energy systems, which have been a primary target for Russian forces. Restoring heat and water to the affected regions will require considerable effort and resources, further straining an already dire wartime situation. As this critical infrastructure sustains repeated damage, support from international partners for the repair and modernization of Ukraine's energy network remains crucial for civilian survival.