The air raid alert in Ukraine stretched for almost 3.5 hours on Tuesday, marking the longest siren period reported in recent memory. Data from the online map maintained by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine confirms the duration and spread of the alert across several regions.
At present, sirens are primarily active in the Dnepropetrovsk and Nikolaev regions, with Kyiv gradually returning to a quieter state as the immediate threat subsides.
Earlier reports noted internet outages impacting Kyiv as well.
On the morning of January 2, Kyiv experienced a sequence of explosions that disrupted the city’s power supply. The energy company DTEK later indicated a partial loss of electricity affecting the Shevchenkivskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, Holosiivskyi, and Obolonskyi districts. The outlet Strana.ua suggested that the power cuts might have been preventative in nature, aimed at stabilizing the grid amid ongoing attacks. [Source attribution: Ministry of Digital Transformation / Kyiv city authorities]
Explosions recurred in Kyiv thereafter, and across the country an air raid alert was reactivated. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko shared via his official Telegram channel that a warehouse building in the Podilskyi district was burning, with the site covering an area of about 2,000 square meters. [Source attribution: Kyiv city authorities]
Earlier, approximately 260,000 residents in Kyiv found themselves without electricity following the earlier blasts. The cascading effects of the attacks on infrastructure prompted sheltering measures and the ongoing monitoring of grid resilience across the nation. [Source attribution: City services and energy providers]
Experts emphasize that such outages can compound the challenges of maintaining critical services, communications, and safety operations during prolonged alerts. Residents are urged to follow official guidance, conserve energy where possible, and stay tuned to reputable local channels for updates on service restoration and safety advisories. City officials continue to coordinate with national agencies to assess damage, deploy repair crews, and restore power and communications as quickly as feasible while prioritizing essential services and healthcare facilities. [Source attribution: National emergency management authorities]