Heat returns: most homes in Kyiv and the region now have heating — water supply fully restored
After a massive attack by Russia, municipal services have gradually restored the heating system in most homes across Kyiv and the surrounding region; centralized water supply has already been re-established. We examine what has been done and which issues remain unresolved.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
December 28, 2025 · 2 min read
Current status
According to Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration Oleksii Kuleba, after the massive Russian attack heating has been restored in the majority of homes in Kyiv and Kyiv region, and centralized water supply has been fully restored. It is expected that the phased restart of the networks will be completed by the end of the day and the system will be up and running everywhere.
"Heating has already been restored in the majority of homes in Kyiv and the region. In some buildings it is still being restored — work will continue during the day, and by the end of the day the system will be working everywhere. This is due to the phased restart of the networks after damage. Centralized water supply has been fully restored."
— Oleksii Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration / Minister for the Development of Communities and Territories (Telegram, UNN reports)
How it was done
Emergency utility crews, energy workers and rescuers operated around the clock: they contained damage, gradually brought boiler houses online and tested sections of the networks. This phased approach reduces the risk of repeated outages and allows the maximum number of consumers to be safely reconnected.
In Kyiv about 748,000 households are already back on power, but the situation on the Left Bank remains more difficult due to local failures and planned outages. In Kyiv region more than 19,000 consumers are still without power — work is ongoing.
Why it matters
Restoring heat and water is not only a matter of comfort but of critical safety: heating reduces the risk of accidents in buildings, and water ensures hospitals can operate and basic hygiene is maintained. The rapid coordination of crews demonstrates that infrastructure can be restored even after massive strikes, but it requires resources and time.
What next
The priority is to complete the phased restart and eliminate local faults on the Left Bank and in the region. Stocks of materials, equipment and additional logistical support are needed to safeguard the networks against repeated damage. Experts emphasize that recovery must combine speed with long-term approaches to strengthening infrastructure.
Conclusion
The return of heating and the full restoration of water supply are a sign of the operational capability of utility and emergency services. At the same time, the number of household outages and damages is a reminder: the work is not finished. Whether there will be enough resources and time to address all critical points is a question for the authorities and partners.
