Joseph Isangura
A series of Russian drone strikes hit a power and fuel facility in Mykolaiv, a southern city in Ukraine, leaving more than 46,000 residents without heat during one of the coldest periods of the year.
The attack is part of an ongoing wave of airstrikes that continue to target vital energy infrastructure, severely disrupting daily life for Ukrainians.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal shared the grim news, explaining that the strike was deliberate, designed to cut off heat for thousands of people as temperatures in the region are expected to drop to -7°C (19°F). “This was a calculated attack to leave people without warmth in freezing conditions, creating a serious humanitarian crisis,” he said on Telegram. “This is an effort to break the resolve of the Ukrainian people by making their daily survival more difficult.”
The timing could not have been worse. The region is facing a bitter winter, and the power outages caused by the attack have left many struggling to stay warm. For people living in areas affected by the blackout, the destruction of power sources means enduring the cold without heating in their homes, an added layer of hardship in a country already battered by war.
In response to the escalating crisis, French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an urgent meeting in Paris today, February 17, 2025, to discuss how the international community can assist Ukraine in these difficult times. The focus of the meeting will be on finding ways to ease the mounting humanitarian suffering and to support Ukraine in its battle against Russian aggression.
This strike on Mykolaiv is only the latest in a series of Russian attacks aimed at crippling Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Since the war began, Ukraine has seen repeated bombings of power stations, fuel facilities, and critical infrastructure—leaving millions vulnerable, especially during the winter months when heating is a life-or-death necessity.
The global community has condemned these actions, with many calling them an attempt to terrorize civilians and break their spirit. Humanitarian organizations are stepping up efforts to provide those without heat with emergency assistance, but the scale of the crisis makes it clear that more international support is needed to protect Ukrainian lives and ease the suffering caused by these ruthless attacks.
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