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Ukrainians face winter without heat after Russian attacks

Season 2026 Episode 38 | 6m 59s

Russia launched nearly 400 drones and 29 missiles at Ukraine overnight. During the war that will enter its fifth year next week, Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving millions there without heat or electricity for weeks at a time. Producer and videographer Amanda Bailly and Nick Schifrin report on the residents of Kyiv facing record-setting cold while under fire.

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