Kyiv braces for the 5th war winter: schools become shelters, families seek alternatives for heating

Kiev is preparing for a challenging winter with potential power and heating outages due to ongoing Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. Two key heat and power plants have been heavily damaged, leading to widespread blackouts. Schools are being converted into shelters, and families are stockpiling generators and gas supplies to ensure warmth. The situation is dire, with many neighborhoods experiencing darkness and uncertainty as residents brace for the fifth consecutive winter of conflict. Local authorities are making efforts to provide support, but the outlook remains bleak as attacks on energy facilities continue.