1 7 Water vapour rises from residential buildings' autonomous heating systems during a power blackout and freezing temperatures, after critical civil infrastructure was hit by recent Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 19, 2026. 2 7 A resident uses a flashlight as he walks his dogs wearing glowing collars during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 20, 2026. Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in recent months, concentrating missile and drone strikes on the cities of Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipro. Strikes aim to 'break Ukrainians' spirit'Russia says its attacks on Ukraine are designed to degrade its military and denies targeting civilians. 4 7 Residential buildings during a power blackout and freezing temperatures after critical civil infrastructure was hit by recent Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 19, 2026.

Source: The Telegraph January 21, 2026 11:49 UTC