Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the capital is entering the winter period after an unprecedented number of strikes on its energy infrastructure: in 2026 alone, nearly 50 missiles and drones have targeted CHP-5 and CHP-6, according to him. Speaking in the Verkhovna Rada, he detailed the city’s backup capacity, generators and autonomous systems for hospitals, while sharply criticizing the central government over frozen payments and the protection of energy facilities.
Klitschko reported this on Telegram.
The Kyiv mayor was invited to parliament to brief lawmakers on the capital’s preparations for winter. Klitschko stressed that the city authorities are working to keep Kyiv functioning amid constant Russian attacks on energy facilities and other critical infrastructure.
According to him, damage to Ukraine’s unified power grid directly affects the capital’s water supply, electric public transport and other municipal services.
Nearly 50 missiles and drones targeted CHP-5 and CHP-6 in 2026
Klitschko separately provided statistics on attacks against two key heat and power generation facilities in the capital — CHP-5 and CHP-6.
According to his figures, 12 missiles and drones struck or targeted the facilities in 2022. In 2023, the number was seven.
There were no hits in 2024, but the number of attacks rose to 19 in 2025.
In 2026, according to the mayor, nearly 50 missiles and drones have already been launched against the two Kyiv CHP plants.
Klitschko stressed that after every attack, specialists repaired damaged equipment while simultaneously preparing the facilities for the next heating season.
“All this time, specialists worked, restored equipment and prepared the facilities for winter every year. And Kyiv endured,” the mayor said.
Nearly 700 generators and 70 mobile boiler units
In a subsequent post, Klitschko detailed the backup resources the capital has built up since the start of the full-scale war.
According to him, Kyiv has prepared nearly 700 generators of various capacities for heat and water supply facilities.
The city also has 70 mobile boiler units that can be deployed in the event of disruptions to centralized heating.
In addition, three diesel power plants and a backup water intake facility have already been built.
Kyivvodokanal, the city’s water utility, has 103 generators, Klitschko said. The company is also awaiting high-capacity generator systems for water supply that are being manufactured abroad for Kyiv.
More than 6,000 pieces of equipment purchased for residential buildings
Klitschko said more than 6,000 pieces of equipment have been purchased for the housing sector under the city’s energy resilience programs.
These include generators, inverters and batteries.
According to him, special attention has also been given to educational institutions.
All educational facilities in Kyiv have generators of various capacities, including 285 high-capacity units.
Hospitals have 480 generators
Kyiv hospitals have also been equipped with backup power sources.
According to Klitschko, the capital’s medical facilities currently have 480 generators.
Fifteen hospitals have their own water wells, while another six wells are under construction.
Eleven medical facilities have autonomous heating from their own boiler systems. By the end of the year, Klitschko said, the number of hospitals with autonomous heating is expected to rise to 21.
This means some medical facilities will be able to continue operating even during prolonged disruptions to centralized utilities.
Klitschko says funds have been frozen
At the same time, the Kyiv mayor devoted a significant part of his address to his dispute with the central government.
He claims that Kyiv has been preparing for winter not only under constant Russian attacks but also amid frozen payments.
According to Klitschko, this has put some energy resilience projects on hold and delayed their implementation.
The mayor also said similar problems have affected communities beyond the capital.
“This situation exists in many communities, where the suspension of payments is effectively killing municipal services,” he said.
Klitschko also rejected accusations that Kyiv is inadequately prepared for the heating season.
“And at the same time, we hear cynical accusations about an alleged failure of the heating season. A heating season that has not even begun yet!” the mayor said.
“Where is the air defense for the capital?”
During his speech in the Verkhovna Rada, Klitschko separately raised the issue of protecting Kyiv and its energy facilities.
“Where is the air defense for the capital? Where is the protection for Ukrenergo facilities? Where are the billions that were allocated for this?” the mayor asked.
He stressed that municipal companies are operating amid staff shortages, damaged infrastructure and financial restrictions.
Despite this, he said, the city continues repairing and restoring facilities and maintaining the operation of critical systems.
Klitschko accuses authorities of pressure on local government
In a separate post, Klitschko spoke in his capacity as head of the Association of Ukrainian Cities.
He said communities across the country are experiencing problems caused by frozen payments.
According to the mayor, claims that other cities are supposedly much better prepared for winter than Kyiv do not reflect the actual situation.
Klitschko also accused the central government of putting pressure on local authorities.
He cited the removal of community leaders, criminal proceedings and pressure on the heads of smaller cities and communities.
“Why isn’t parliament talking about this?!” Klitschko asked lawmakers.
“Kyiv will endure”
Concluding his address, Klitschko stressed that Kyiv would continue preparing for winter and restoring damaged infrastructure.
The mayor said that despite the strikes, staff shortages at municipal companies, financial problems and political disputes, the capital must maintain the operation of its critical systems.
“Kyiv will endure! Through the joint efforts of those who love it, those who work and those who defend Ukraine’s democratic future!” Klitschko said.
Earlier, “Glavnoe in Ukraine” reported that the death toll from the Russian attack on Kyiv had risen to five, while another 36 people were injured. The highest number of casualties was reported at an apartment building in the Desnianskyi district, where three women were killed.
