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Gas, heat and electricity. What awaits Ukrainians this winter

The coming winter will not be easier than the last one, Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhii Koretskyi said. Last year, Russia primarily targeted electricity and heating infrastructure in Kyiv and other major cities, and there is no reason to believe things will be different this time. But there are some important differences this year. We looked at why attacks on combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) and thermal power plants (TPPs) could pose the biggest threat this winter, which regions could come under Russian attack, and how Ukraine’s energy system is holding up. Here’s what we found.Читати українською
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Expert outlines the possible reasons behind the disruption in Ukraine’s energy system

Expert outlines the possible reasons behind the disruption in Ukraine’s energy system
After another disruption in Ukraine’s energy system on January 31, 2026, public discussion once again boiled down to simplified, largely inaccurate interpretations of a complete power outage or total collapse. But, in a conversation with Texty.org.ua, energy sector expert Viktor Vidzigovsky offers a different, much more rational view with an analysis of how the system works in conditions of war, aging equipment, and depleted reserves of reliability.Читати українською
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How Kyiv residents adapt to life without electricity, heat, and water

How Kyiv residents adapt to life without electricity, heat, and water
In recent days, temperatures in Kyiv dropped to −20 degrees Celsius. Almost the entire city is experiencing constant power outages, not only of electricity but also of water and heat, which are so necessary in the cold winter. Some Kyiv residents have a maximum of one to two hours of electricity per day. We have collected five stories about how Ukrainian families live in these conditions and what life hacks they use.Читати українською
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How Ukrainians are surviving a total blackout because of Russian attacks

How Ukrainians are surviving a total blackout because of Russian attacks
In movies where all the benefits of civilization have disappeared, everyone is driven by their own selfishness. In reality, it's the opposite: people stick together.Russia dealt another blow to Ukraine's energy sector on December 27, just before the New Year. At that time, residents of the city of Vyshhorod in the Kyiv region were left without electricity for almost 100 hours. Olena, a resident of Vyshhorod, told Texty.org.ua about what it's like to live in winter without electricity, water, or heating.Читати українською
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Hundreds of Steps. How many flights do residents of high-rise buildings have to climb each day when the power goes out?

"At least I'm getting some exercise again," I joke whenever someone asks, "How are you?" "I live on the 20th floor." "Oh, I sympathize," is the usual reply. Sometimes I hear, "I get it. I’m on the 22nd." In that moment, the social distance between us seems to shrink significantly.Читати українськоюWe analyzed data from the summer blackouts in Kyiv, and a similar situation may soon happen again.