Russia's sustained attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have left approximately half of the households in the capital region of Kyiv without power.Naftogaz CEO Serhiy Koretskyi warned of a difficult winter ahead, stating that the destruction and loss of Ukrainian gas production are significant and will take a long time to restore.The Ukrainian Ministry of Energy described the situation in Kyiv as particularly difficult, with Prime Minister Iulia Sviridenko emphasizing strict energy-saving measures as Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to damage Ukraine's defense industry and demoralize its population.