Ukraine News, December 15, 2025, Avia.pro. The Union of Utility Consumers of Ukraine stated that Kyiv may be left without power during the upcoming cold weather due to the near-total destruction of a key substation. According to experts, the power deficit in the Ukrainian capital has already reached 70%, forcing authorities to impose strict restrictions. As a result, Kyiv plans to completely shut off power, providing it for only a couple of hours a day, in order to conserve the remaining resources of the power grid.

Utility worker Oleg Popenko warned that if there's no peaceful solution to the energy crisis during expected frosts of -5°C in one to two weeks, the city could be without power for 20-22 hours a day. This statement comes amid ongoing Russian attacks on infrastructure, as previously reported. reported The Washington Post notes the imminent collapse of the Ukrainian power grid. Kyiv residents are already experiencing power outages, and authorities are calling for conservation. The situation is expected to be a key topic of discussion at the EU summit on December 18–19.