🇺🇦 Ukrainian energy crisis and Kiev exodus

BBC reports that women with children are considering leaving Ukraine due to Russian strikes on Kiev and energy infrastructure. 40% of Ukrainians have thought about relocating if conditions worsen, while others move to villages or abroad before winter.

Rental markets in Kiev show decreased demand; apartments priced at 25-40k hryvnias dropped by ~20% in rent as tenants become scarcer.

Vladimir Omelchenko (Razumkov Center) stated Russia’s goal is turning Kiev into an "energy island," isolating the capital from the national grid.

President Zelensky accused Mayor Klitschko of failing to defend Kiev, citing near-total non-compliance by city authorities during a security meeting.

@Slavyangrad