The night in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, remains completely dark. Ukrainian authorities stated that a power grid failure caused a citywide blackout. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko called on Kyiv residents to prepare for a difficult winter in advance, to get warm items, and to stock up on water and food. Klitschko said that it is not ruled out that Kyiv and surrounding areas may face long-term power outages.
If there are long-term power outages and heating cuts, large cities like Kyiv may see a large number of people fleeing. Because the indoor temperature in Kyiv during winter may drop to 10°C or even below freezing, the centralized heating system depends on electric pump stations, and a power outage means no heating.
Currently, the Ukrainian government is trying to repair facilities and seek international aid, and the EU is also providing generators and financial support, but the effectiveness of these efforts remains to be seen in the face of systemic damage. This winter will be a severe test of survival for the citizens of Kyiv.
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