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Month: January 2025
In Transnistria, a Russian-occupied region of Moldova, heating and hot water were shut off following the cessation of gas transit through Ukraine and Moscow’s refusal to supply gas via alternative routes, the heating energy supplier Tyrasteploenerho reports.
“Due to the temporary suspension of gas supply to the company’s heat-generating facilities, from 7:00 a.m. on January 1, 2025, the provision of thermal energy for heating and hot water supply to residents, budgetary institutions, and organizations of all forms of ownership is suspended, except for healthcare facilities with inpatient care,” the statement says.
Residents are strongly advised to dress warmly, gather family members in one room, hang blankets or heavy curtains on windows and balcony doors, and use electric heaters.
“It is strictly prohibited to use gas or electric stoves to heat apartments,” the company emphasized.
End of gas supplies from Moscow
Transnistria had been receiving Russian gas via Ukraine, but this supply route was closed on January 1 due to the expiration of the transit agreement.
Technically, it is possible to supply gas to Transnistria that is purchased in Europe, but it would be more expensive. “The main issue lies in ensuring payment for gas in the Transnistrian region, as the population there is accustomed to very low tariffs that do not come close to covering the actual cost of gas,” Moldova’s Ministry of Energy noted.
Moldova itself may face electricity shortages as a result. Currently, Moldova’s state district power plant in Transnistria, which used Russian gas, has stockpiled coal and fuel oil. Meanwhile, Chișinău has secured gas reserves for several months and hopes for assistance from Romania in supplying electricity if Moldova’s state district power plant cannot meet the country’s needs.
Transnistria is a region of Moldova that Russia occupied following the 1992 war. Russian troops remain stationed in the region to this day.
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Even on New Year’s Eve, Russia was concerned only with how to hurt Ukraine. As a result of a Russian drone attack on January 1, one person was killed, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated.
“Even on New Year’s Eve, Russia cared only about how to hurt Ukraine. One hundred and eleven strike drones targeted our cities. Most of them failed to reach their targets thanks to our air defense systems, mobile fire groups, and electronic warfare systems. However, unfortunately, it is currently known that one person was killed,” the head of state said.
Zelenskyy expressed condolences to the family of the deceased. The President also thanked those defending Ukraine and its citizens.
“Our army, which holds back assaults. The rescuers are ready to help at any point in Ukraine. All emergency services, our medics, and everyone whose work is to save lives. Thank you,” Zelenskyy emphasized.
Drone Attack on Kyiv
On New Year’s Eve, Russian occupiers launched 111 drones at Ukraine. Out of these, 63 were shot down. Another 46 enemy drones, which were decoys, were lost in locational tracking. Two drones flew back to Russia and Belarus.
By morning, enemy drones reached Kyiv. Air defense was active in the capital.
In two districts of Kyiv—Sviatoshynskyi and Pecherskyi—drone debris fell, causing fires. In Pecherskyi, debris partially destroyed two floors of a residential building. The body of the victim was found under the rubble.
Additionally, drone debris caused a fire on the roof of a National Bank building in the Pecherskyi district.
For more details on the aftermath of the attack on Kyiv, see the report by RBC-Ukraine.
A Russian drone attack on Kyiv on January 1 kills a woman. The number of victims increased to 7, according to Kyiv City Military Administration, Office of the Prosecutor General.
“A killed woman was found in a residential building in the Pechersk district, which suffered as a result of a morning attack by Russian UAVs, during the rubble removal work,” the Kyiv City Military Administration said in a statement.
7 injured
In addition, the number of victims has increased to 7 people.
“Among them are 2 pregnant women,” the Prosecutor General’s Office said.
According to the Kyiv police, the wounded include men and women aged 29 to 79 years. Doctors diagnosed most of them with multiple shrapnel wounds, bruises on the body, and an acute stress reaction.
The rescue operation is currently underway.
Russian attack on Kyiv
On the night of January 1, Russian troops launched 111 drones into Ukraine, and although air defense shot down most of them, the fallen debris from the UAVs caused damage and injuries.
In particular, in Kyiv, explosions were heard around 7 a.m. Kyiv time and air defense was operating in the region. Fires broke out in the capital, in particular, the roof of the National Bank building was on fire due to the Shahed attack.
Initially, one woman was reported injured, but the number of victims continued to grow. Earlier, 6 people were reported injured in Kyiv due to the Russian attack, including a pregnant woman.
Read more about the consequences of Russia’s attack on Kyiv on January 1 in RBC-Ukraine’s report.
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