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The-Davydenko-family-from-left-to-right-Denys-40-Yuliia-40-and-their-children-Maksym-11-Tymofiy-6-and-Stephanie-2-pose-for-a-picture-wearing-winter-clothes-in-the-kitchen-of-their-apartment-which-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-experiences-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-1-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-Maksym-likes-it-Denys-joked-about-their-new-reality-He-actually-says-that-at-home-we-have-to-do-household-chores-Now-there-s-no-dish-washing-cleaning-walking-the-dogs-So-he-is-happy-about-that-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Als Familie Davydenko in der Nacht zitternd unter mehreren Lagen Bettdecken aufwacht, eingemummelt in Wintermäntel und Mützen, da weiß sie, dass sie ihre Wohnung in Kiew verlassen muss.Bild 1 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Yuliia-Davydenko-40-checks-a-radiator-at-her-family-s-apartment-where-the-temperature-does-not-exceed-3-degrees-Celsius-about-37-degrees-Fahrenheit-due-to-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-1-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-for-the-city-s-three-million-people-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-The-point-when-we-decide-to-leave-Kyiv-again-would-be-when-Russian-troops-are-10-12-km-from-the-city-That-s-it-Yuliia-Davydenko-40-said-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Durch die systematischen russischen Angriffe auf das ukrainische Stromnetz seit Oktober 2025 war ihre Wohnung im 12. Stock eines Wohnblocks acht Tage lang ohne Strom und fast zwei Wochen lang ohne Heizung.Bild 2 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Denys-Davydenko-40-and-his-son-Maksym-11-walk-along-a-snowy-residential-street-towards-a-bookstore-near-their-family-cafe-as-their-apartment-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-faces-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-2-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-Maksym-likes-it-Denys-joked-about-their-new-reality-He-actually-says-that-at-home-we-have-to-do-household-chores-Now-there-s-no-dish-washing-cleaning-walking-the-dogs-So-he-is-happy-about-that-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
In der Zwischenzeit sanken die Temperaturen in der Nacht auf minus 20 Grad.Bild 3 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
The-Davydenko-family-prepares-to-leave-their-family-apartment-and-head-to-their-cafe-where-they-are-staying-because-their-apartment-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-faces-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-1-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-Maksym-likes-it-the-father-Denys-Davydenko-40-joked-about-their-new-reality-He-actually-says-that-at-home-we-have-to-do-household-chores-Now-there-s-no-dish-washing-cleaning-walking-the-dogs-So-he-is-happy-about-that-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Die Eltern Yuliia und Denys, beide 40 Jahre alt, packen das Nötigste zusammen, nehmen ihre drei kleinen Kinder, zwei Katzen und zwei Hunde und suchen nach einer alternativen Unterkunft. Die Wahl fällt auf das familiengeführte ...Bild 4 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
The-Davydenko-family-has-dinner-at-their-cafe-where-they-are-staying-because-their-apartment-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-faces-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-1-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-for-the-city-s-three-million-people-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-The-point-when-we-decide-to-leave-Kyiv-again-would-be-when-Russian-troops-are-10-12-km-from-the-city-That-s-it-the-mother-Yuliia-Davydenko-40-said-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
... "Piggy Cafe Kyiv", das über einen Generator mit Strom versorgt wird und eine funktionierende Heizung hat. Dort dürfen die Gäste sieben kleine Schweine streicheln, um sich vom Stress des Krieges zu erholen.Bild 5 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Yuliia-Davydenko-40-makes-an-improvised-bed-on-the-floor-of-her-family-s-cafe-where-they-are-staying-because-their-apartment-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-faces-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-1-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-for-the-city-s-three-million-people-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-The-point-when-we-decide-to-leave-Kyiv-again-would-be-when-Russian-troops-are-10-12-km-from-the-city-That-s-it-Yuliia-Davydenko-40-said-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Nachdem die letzte Kundschaft gegangen und das Café geschlossen ist, rollen Yuliia und Denys Matratzen aus und machen auf dem Boden ein Bett …Bild 6 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Siblings-Maksym-11-Tymofiy-6-and-Stephanie-Davydenko-2-play-on-an-improvised-bed-on-the-floor-of-their-family-s-cafe-where-they-are-staying-because-their-apartment-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-faces-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-1-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-Maksym-likes-it-the-father-Denys-Davydenko-40-joked-about-their-new-reality-He-actually-says-that-at-home-we-have-to-do-household-chores-Now-there-s-no-dish-washing-cleaning-walking-the-dogs-So-he-is-happy-about-that-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
… für den elfjährigen Maksym, den sechsjährigen Tymofiy und die zweijährige Stephanie.Bild 7 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Yuliia-Davydenko-40-holds-a-child-s-winter-jacket-inside-the-family-s-cafe-where-they-are-staying-because-their-apartment-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-faces-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-1-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-for-the-city-s-three-million-people-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-The-point-when-we-decide-to-leave-Kyiv-again-would-be-when-Russian-troops-are-10-12-km-from-the-city-That-s-it-Yuliia-said-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
"Wir würden uns entscheiden, Kiew erneut zu verlassen, wenn russische Truppen 10 bis 12 Kilometer vor der Stadt stehen. Das ist alles", sagt Yuliia gegenüber Reuters-Reportern, …Bild 8 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Denys-Davydenko-40-walks-the-family-s-two-dogs-with-his-children-Maksym-11-Tymofiy-6-and-Stephanie-2-before-dropping-off-the-two-eldest-at-school-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-2-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-Maksym-likes-it-Denys-joked-about-their-new-reality-He-actually-says-that-at-home-we-have-to-do-household-chores-Now-there-s-no-dish-washing-cleaning-walking-the-dogs-So-he-is-happy-about-that-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
… die drei Tage mit der Familie verbrachten, um zu dokumentieren, wie sie mit der extremen Kälte zurechtkommen, während die russischen Luftangriffe unvermindert weitergehen.Bild 9 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Yuliia-Davydenko-40-her-husband-Denys-40-and-their-children-arrive-to-the-family-s-cafe-where-they-are-staying-because-their-apartment-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-faces-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-1-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-Maksym-likes-it-Denys-joked-about-their-new-reality-He-actually-says-that-at-home-we-have-to-do-household-chores-Now-there-s-no-dish-washing-cleaning-walking-the-dogs-So-he-is-happy-about-that-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Die Davydenkos waren zu Beginn der Invasion, als russische Truppen 2022 auf die Hauptstadt vorrückten, aus der Ukraine geflohen. Seit ihrer Rückkehr aber sind sie fest entschlossen, zu bleiben.Bild 10 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
The-Davydenko-family-from-left-to-right-Denys-40-Yuliia-40-and-their-children-Maksym-11-Tymofiy-6-and-Stephanie-2-pose-for-a-picture-on-an-improvised-bed-on-the-floor-of-their-cafe-where-they-are-staying-because-their-apartment-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-faces-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-1-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-Maksym-likes-it-the-father-Denys-Davydenko-40-joked-about-their-new-reality-He-actually-says-that-at-home-we-have-to-do-household-chores-Now-there-s-no-dish-washing-cleaning-walking-the-dogs-So-he-is-happy-about-that-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Am Abend streifen Katzen, Hunde und Schweine durch das Café, bis sie sich für die Nacht in ihren eigenen Schlafstätten niederlassen - und sich manchmal sogar an die Familie kuscheln.Bild 11 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Yuliia-Davydenko-40-adjusts-the-hat-of-her-daughter-Stephanie-2-in-their-apartment-s-kitchen-which-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-experiences-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-1-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-for-the-city-s-three-million-people-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-The-point-when-we-decide-to-leave-Kyiv-again-would-be-when-Russian-troops-are-10-12-km-from-the-city-That-s-it-Yuliia-said-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Aber es gibt kaum eine Möglichkeit, der bitteren Kälte zu entkommen, die alles durchdringt.Bild 12 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Apartment-buildings-of-the-residential-area-which-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-experiences-frequent-power-outages-are-seen-through-a-window-at-the-Davydenko-family-s-apartment-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-1-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-for-the-city-s-three-million-people-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-The-point-when-we-decide-to-leave-Kyiv-again-would-be-when-Russian-troops-are-10-12-km-from-the-city-That-s-it-the-mother-Yuliia-Davydenko-40-said-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
In ihrer Wohnung im Stadtteil Troieshchyna im Nordosten Kiews, die die Familie regelmäßig aufsucht, dauert es Tage, bis die Wäsche trocknet. Und selbst dann fühlt sie sich noch feucht an.Bild 13 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Yuliia-Davydenko-40-holds-her-daughter-Stephanie-2-wrapped-in-a-towel-after-showering-at-a-public-bathhouse-as-their-apartment-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-faces-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-3-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-The-point-when-we-decide-to-leave-Kyiv-again-would-be-when-Russian-troops-are-10-12-km-from-the-city-That-s-it-Yuliia-Davydenko-40-said-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Oft ist es zu kalt, um auf der Toilette zu sitzen. An Duschen ist nicht zu denken.Bild 14 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Yuliia-Davydenko-40-shows-a-thermometer-reading-of-almost-3-degrees-Celsius-about-37-degrees-Fahrenheit-inside-her-family-s-apartment-which-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-experiences-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-1-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-The-point-when-we-decide-to-leave-Kyiv-again-would-be-when-Russian-troops-are-10-12-km-from-the-city-That-s-it-Yuliia-said-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Bei einem ihrer Aufenthalte in der Wohnung beträgt die Temperatur in der Küche 2 Grad, an der Innenseite des Fensters bildet sich Eis. Als das Paar spricht, ist ihr Atem sichtbar.Bild 15 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Denys-Davydenko-40-holds-his-daughter-Stephanie-2-as-they-enter-a-sauna-at-a-public-bathhouse-as-their-apartment-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-faces-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-3-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-Maksym-likes-it-Denys-joked-about-their-new-reality-He-actually-says-that-at-home-we-have-to-do-household-chores-Now-there-s-no-dish-washing-cleaning-walking-the-dogs-So-he-is-happy-about-that-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Als Belohnung besuchen die Davydenkos eine Sauna, sehr zur Freude der Kinder, für die die Veränderungen noch immer den Reiz eines Abenteuers haben.Bild 16 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Tymofiy-Davydenko-6-bathes-in-a-wooden-tub-at-a-public-bathhouse-as-his-father-Denys-holds-his-sister-Stephanie-2-as-their-apartment-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-faces-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-3-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-Maksym-likes-it-Denys-joked-about-their-new-reality-He-actually-says-that-at-home-we-have-to-do-household-chores-Now-there-s-no-dish-washing-cleaning-walking-the-dogs-So-he-is-happy-about-that-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
"Maksym gefällt es", scherzt Denys über ihre neue Realität. "Er sagt sogar, dass wir zu Hause Hausarbeiten erledigen müssen. Jetzt gibt es kein Geschirrspülen, Putzen oder Gassi gehen mehr. Das freut ihn natürlich."Bild 17 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
The-Davydenko-s-family-eats-dinner-at-a-restaurant-as-their-apartment-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-faces-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-2-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-Maksym-likes-it-the-father-Denys-Davydenko-40-joked-about-their-new-reality-He-actually-says-that-at-home-we-have-to-do-household-chores-Now-there-s-no-dish-washing-cleaning-walking-the-dogs-So-he-is-happy-about-that-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Zu Hause kann die Familie keine richtigen Mahlzeiten zubereiten. Im Café gibt es Marshmallows in Kakao und Essen zum Mitnehmen. Hier essen alle zur Abwechslung mal in einem Restaurant.Bild 18 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Tymofiy-Davydenko-6-washes-his-toothbrush-in-the-bathroom-of-the-family-s-cafe-where-they-are-staying-because-their-apartment-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-faces-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-2-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-for-the-city-s-three-million-people-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-The-point-when-we-decide-to-leave-Kyiv-again-would-be-when-Russian-troops-are-10-12-km-from-the-city-That-s-it-the-mother-Yuliia-Davydenko-40-said-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Mit ihrem eigenen Unternehmen und Zugang zu Ganztagsunterricht für ihre Söhne geht es den Davydenkos besser als vielen anderen Familien in Kiew.Bild 19 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
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Durch die russischen Angriffe in den vergangenen Monaten sind Hunderttausende Menschen ohne Strom und Wasser. Für die drei Millionen Einwohner von Kiew ist es der verheerendste Winter seit Kriegsbeginn.Bild 20 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
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Einige verlassen die Stadt, andere sind gezwungen, zu Hause Temperaturen nahe dem Gefrierpunkt zu trotzen. Wieder andere sind auf Freunde oder die Unterkunft in riesigen beheizten Zelten angewiesen, die rund um die Stadt aufgestellt wurden.Bild 21 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
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Russland bestreitet, Zivilisten anzugreifen, und behauptet, die Raketen- und Drohnenangriffe zielten darauf ab, das ukrainische Militär zu schwächen. Dennoch kosten die Angriffe zahlreiche Zivilisten und Zivilistinnen das Leben.Bild 22 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
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Russische Angriffe auf das ukrainische Stromnetz sind nichts Neues. Aber in diesem Winter ist das Ausmaß größer und die Temperatur stärker gefallen. Nach einem besonders schweren Angriff am 20. Januar verlor ...Bild 23 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
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.... fast die Hälfte aller Wohnblocks in Kiew (etwa 5600) ihre Heizung, wie Daten des Infrastrukturministeriums zeigen. Laut einer Quelle aus der Branche waren zeitweise etwa eine Million Kunden gleichzeitig vom Netz getrennt.Bild 24 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
Denys-Davydenko-40-helps-his-children-get-out-of-the-family-car-before-heading-inside-the-family-s-cafe-where-they-are-staying-because-their-apartment-has-no-heating-or-hot-water-and-faces-frequent-power-outages-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-amid-Russia-s-attack-on-Ukraine-in-Kyiv-Ukraine-February-1-2026-Waves-of-Russian-attacks-over-the-past-four-months-left-hundreds-of-thousands-without-electricity-and-water-making-this-the-most-devastating-winter-since-the-war-started-and-so-the-Davydenko-family-made-the-choice-to-stay-at-the-family-owned-Piggy-Cafe-Kyiv-with-power-supplied-by-a-generator-and-heating-Maksym-likes-it-Denys-joked-about-their-new-reality-He-actually-says-that-at-home-we-have-to-do-household-chores-Now-there-s-no-dish-washing-cleaning-walking-the-dogs-So-he-is-happy-about-that-REUTERS-Alina-Smutko-SEARCH-SMUTKO-COLD-FAMILY-FOR-THIS-STORY-SEARCH-WIDER-IMAGE-FOR-ALL-STORIES
Die Wohnung der Davydenkos liegt nur vier Kilometer von einem großen Wärmekraftwerk entfernt, das seit Herbst 2025 ein Hauptziel russischer Angriffe ist.Bild 25 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
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Trotz der zunehmenden Bombardierungen hoffen die Davydenkos auf Besserung. Gleichzeitig bereiten sie sich auf das Schlimmste vor.Bild 26 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
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"Nichts Besonderes", sagt Yuliia, als sie nach ihrem Plan gefragt wird. "Wir werden einen Holzofen aufstellen."Bild 27 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
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Am Morgen des letzten Tages, den Reuters-Reporter mit der Familie verbringen, feuert Russland 71 Raketen und 450 Drohnen auf die Ukraine ab. Es ist einer der größten Einzelangriffe seit Beginn des Krieges.Bild 28 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS
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Yuliia und Denys sagen, sie seien durch Explosionen und klappernde Fenster aufgewacht. Auch im Café fiel die Heizung aus. (kse/rts)Bild 29 von 29 | Foto: REUTERS

Mit Kindern und Tieren im CaféFamilie in Kiew trotzt klirrender Kälte und russischen Angriffen

24.02.2026, 08:11 Uhr

Ununterbrochen russische Angriffe und ein besonders kalter Winter: Die Menschen in der Ukraine müssen viel aushalten. Weil in ihrer Wohnung in Kiew Strom und Heizung nicht funktionieren, findet eine Familie in einem Café Unterschlupf, in dem auch mehrere kleine Schweine leben.