Ukraine’s Power Shortages Force Millions of Refugees Into Lengthier Exile

Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure are forcing millions of Ukrainian refugees intending to return home to stay, prolonging their ordeal and straining Europe’s ability to stay home. reception of one of the largest flows of migrants in decades.

Moscow’s continued air strikes on power plants and heating equipment have caused intermittent power outages in Ukraine and left millions of people across the country without electricity, heating and running water throughout the country. sub-zero temperature context. While struggling to keep the lights on, Kyiv is now urging Ukrainian refugees to stay where they are now.