Heating cut off to thousands of buildings in Kyiv

Kyiv authorities reported heating cut to over 2,600 homes, 187 kindergartens, and 138 schools on Saturday. Energy infrastructure damage is cited as the cause. Officials apologize and work to restore supply.

Kyiv city administration announced on Saturday that heating had been cut off to more than 2,600 residential buildings, 187 kindergartens, and 138 schools in the Ukrainian capital. According to officials, this is due to damage to energy infrastructure. The authorities have apologized for the inconvenience and are working to restore heat supply. "We are doing everything possible to restore heat to homes as quickly as possible," the statement said.

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