Surviving the Cold: Kyiv Residents Battle Winter Hardship

Survival in Kyiv’s bitter winter has become a test of endurance as residents face repeated power outages and frozen water pipes due to ongoing Russian strikes. Volunteers distribute essentials like hot soup to provide some relief as the city's infrastructure takes a constant beating.

Yuliia Dolotova, living in one of the hardest-hit districts, Troieshchyna, describes her daily struggles amid constant uncertainty. With her husband serving in the volatile Zaporizhzhia area, she shoulders the responsibility for her two sons, navigating the winter with battery-powered lamps and a broken supply cycle.

The impact of the harsh winter and unstable living conditions forces families to live survival-focused lives, relying on community efforts and holding out hope with each day that more stable conditions may soon prevail.