Ukraine: Kyiv is dangerous after dark
By DW
26 January 2023 |
2:43 pm
Russia's repeated assaults on Ukraine's energy grid has forced many cities to roll out power cuts to save energy. In the capital Kyiv, city authorities have restricted public lighting at night - with serious consequences for people out on the streets.
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