Children Face Freezing Fates: Ukraine's Power Crisis Amid Conflict

Children in Ukraine risk hypothermia as energy infrastructure is damaged by Russian attacks. UNICEF and aid agencies are racing to restore essential services amid looming power shortages. The energy crisis in Ukraine threatens to leave many without heat or electricity, prompting urgent funding appeals.

Children in Ukraine are facing potential hypothermia as emergency power generators dwindle following intense Russian attacks on the country's energy infrastructure, according to international aid agencies.

UNICEF, alongside other organizations, is rushing to restore vital water and heating services severely impacted by missile and drone strikes as the fourth anniversary of Russia's Ukraine invasion looms. The agency highlights the severe living conditions families endure, with temperatures plummeting to minus 18 degrees Celsius at night.

Amidst power shortages, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced his plan to declare a state of emergency in the energy sector. With only enough fuel reserves for 20 days, as confirmed by Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal on Friday, Kyiv and other critical areas face life-threatening conditions without steady electricity or heating, escalating the risk of hypothermia, frostbite, and respiratory illnesses.

(With inputs from agencies.)