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Kyiv Just Got Handed a Winter Warning: Russian Strikes Threaten Its Power, Heat and Water, and Even the Pumps That Move Its Sewage

Officials say faster jet-powered drones are worsening outages and threatening heat, water and sewage services as residents brace for a difficult winter.

Kyiv is bracing for winter as Russian strikes on the grid threaten power, heat and water, leaving one elderly woman stranded for hours until the elevator ran again. Kyiv’s sewage pumps depend on electricity, and Zelenskyy and the capital’s mayor are now blaming each other for the city’s preparations.

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Kiev residents are making supplies of food, water and batteries, while Russia is intensifying its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Experts warn that the bombings could also affect the capital's sewage system, causing a health crisis. Against these fears, President Volodimir Zelenski accuses the Kiev administration of not preparing the city for winter, while Mayor Vitali Kliciko claims that the central government has delayed the approv…

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Welcome to this live on Monday 9 November on the current situation of the conflict in Ukraine.

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La Dépêche du Midi broke the news on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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