In Ukraine, deaths from hypothermia rise as Russia attacks energy system
Summary
Attacks by Russia on Ukraine's energy systems have caused deaths from hypothermia as temperatures drop below freezing. Recent drone and missile strikes destroyed infrastructure, leaving many without heat, power, or water in the cold winter months.Key Facts
- Russian attacks have damaged critical energy infrastructures in Ukraine.
- A specific attack on January 9 in Kyiv involved drones and missiles, killing four people.
- The military strategy includes using double-tap tactics, where an area is hit twice in a short period.
- Millions in Ukraine are without heat, power, and water as temperatures drop below -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit).
- At least 10 deaths from hypothermia, referred to as "white deaths," have been reported in Ternopil and Rivne regions.
- These regions had a combined pre-war population of about 2.1 million people.
- The UN warns young children in Ukraine are especially vulnerable to the cold, which can quickly lead to life-threatening conditions without proper care.
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