Darnytsia District Faces Winter Without Heat After Power Plant Attack.

22.02.2026 203

22.02.2026 203

Darnytsia District Faces Winter Without Heat After Power Plant Attack

Kyiv's Darnytsia District Left Without Heating Following Russian Strikes

According to Novyny.live: Heating supply to the Darnytsia district of Kyiv has been critically disrupted following Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. The attacks, which targeted the thermal power plant (CHP), have caused such severe damage that restoring the district's heating system is now highly unlikely. These strikes were deliberately aimed at disabling the system that supplies heat to the area.

As a result of the extensive damage from the attacks, Darnytsia is currently without heat.

Oleksii Kucherenko stated: 'There will be no heat there. The destruction is very serious; the strikes were not on the electrical, but on the thermal part of the plant.'

This situation makes it critically important to secure alternative power sources for heating residential buildings, as residents could face severe hardship during the cold season without a proper heating supply. This attack is part of a wider Russian campaign targeting Ukraine's civilian energy grid as winter approaches.

Current Situation and Consequences

The situation remains tense, and there is currently no clear timeline for restoring heating to Darnytsia.

The lack of heating is causing significant concern among local residents with winter imminent. In freezing conditions, the absence of proper heating increases health risks and could lead to broader social and economic consequences. Authorities must urgently implement measures to provide alternative heating sources or facilitate a switch to electrical heating for residents to prevent a potential humanitarian crisis.