Russian strike on Ukraine's Kyiv leaves 1,700 buildings still without heat

Around 1,700 apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv were still without heating following a Russian missile and drone attack earlier this week, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said on Sunday.



Moscow has sharply intensified bombardments of Ukraine's energy system since it invaded its neighbour in 2022.



Russia launched a vast attack on Ukraine's energy system on Saturday, rocking Kyiv with explosions overnight, leaving 1.2 million properties without power countrywide during sub-zero winter temperatures.



"Russia's main targets right now are our energy sector, critical infrastructure, and residential buildings," Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on X.

This week alone, he said Russia had launched more than 1,700 attack drones, over 1,380 guided aerial bombs and 69 missiles on Ukraine.



Every massive attack by Russia could have a devastating impact, said Zelenskiy, who on Sunday visited Lithuania.



"We are working with every leader to strengthen Ukraine. Everyone must clearly understand the threat coming from Russia," he said.