Kyiv Mayor Klitschko: City faces severe, dramatic situation as Russian strikes continue

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the situation in the Ukrainian capital is severe and dramatic, as Russian airstrikes have continued for days. He stated the enemy is again destroying the city, including its infrastructure and residential buildings. Klitschko wrote on Telegram after a meeting of Kyiv's defense council that the aggressor has resumed targeting energy infrastructure. He pledged all forces would ensure the city functions amid the attacks, emphasizing the focus is now on safety and survival rather than comfort. The mayor called for coordinated action from all services and honest communication with residents, saying there is no place for populism. He expressed confidence Kyiv will hold out, urging residents to unite as they did in February 2022.