Ukraine’s capital struggles with power outages after Russian attacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AA) – Power outages continued in Ukraine’s capital Sunday after Russian missile attacks damaged energy infrastructure.
Problems with water supply and heating which Kyiv suffered for two days following the latest wave of attacks have been largely resolved.
Residents of Kyiv, where temperatures were below freezing throughout the weekend, flocked to aid centers known as “invincibility points” that operate in many parts of the city during the hours of power cuts at their homes.
The “Points of Invincibility” project, which was launched with the support of the state due to the energy problems experienced in Ukraine, provides electricity and free internet services to the public.
Local residents of Kyiv are also pedaling to generate power to light Christmas trees and decorations set up in various parts of the capital.
A Christmas tree at the Kyiv train station is being powered using an exercise bike.
Electrician Viktor Vorjevition, 60, who installed the system at the station, said Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko demanded that the Christmas tree be illuminated by saving energy as power cuts continue in the country.
Vorjevitin said he installed the exercise bike at the station, adding after people started pedaling, all the lights on the Christmas tree lit up.
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