Kyiv residents are advised to stock up on water for three days due to the risk of new attacks
Kyiv residents should have a supply of drinking and non-potable water at home for at least three days. An expert warns that Russia may continue its attacks on the capital’s energy and water supply infrastructure, although there is currently no critical threat to the water supply system.
Stanislav Ignatyev, chairman of the Ukrainian Renewable Energy Association, stated in a comment that residents of the capital should prepare a supply of water in case of new Russian strikes. “There is no major threat, but it is necessary to have a supply of non-potable water for at least three days, as well as drinking water, to ensure normal daily life in the event that the enemy attempts to cut off the capital’s water supply,” he said.
According to the expert, the recent Russian attempt to strike a wastewater treatment plant near Bortnychi did not result in critical consequences for Kyiv or Dnipro. At the same time, Russia continues to try to damage the power grid and facilities that supply the capital with water. “The enemy is trying to strike our power grid and, in addition, is trying to cut off power to the capital’s water supply and treatment systems, or to destroy the water intake facilities altogether,” Ignatyev noted.
Water Supply Has a Safety Margin
Ignatyev noted that Kyiv’s water intake system has sufficient resilience. If individual facilities are damaged, they can be restored relatively quickly. “The situation regarding the destruction of water intake facilities is not particularly dire, as these are systems with a high degree of redundancy. There are always backup options for restoration,” the expert explained.
In other words, there is no need to talk about inevitable water disruptions at this time. At the same time, having a few days’ supply will help residents be prepared for possible emergencies following shelling.
Russia May Intensify Attacks Before Winter
The expert also highlighted the risks that may arise before the start of the heating season. According to him, Russia will likely attempt to target energy facilities to disrupt the stable supply of heat to cities. “Before winter, the enemy will try to strike primarily to disrupt the stable supply of heat. In Kyiv, once again, the enemy will try to target Thermal Power Plant No. 5 and Thermal Power Plant No. 6,” Ignatyev noted.
At the same time, he estimates that no significant electricity shortage is expected before the start of the heating season, provided Russia does not launch large-scale attacks. “In the fall, if there is no significant shelling, we will not face an energy shortage, but once the new heating season begins, we may indeed face energy shortages, and there may also be an added risk associated with shelling of our energy facilities,” the expert emphasized.
Among the potential targets of Russian attacks, Ignatyev cited electrical substations and outdoor switchgear at nuclear power plants. Strikes on such facilities could complicate the transmission of electricity to consumers. Therefore, Kyiv residents are advised to stock up on a basic supply of water in advance, especially in light of possible new attacks on critical infrastructure. Stanislav Ignatyev, chairman of the Board of the Ukrainian Renewable Energy Association, reported this in a comment to Ukrinform.
As a reminder, over the past 24 hours, on August 4, Russian troops killed three civilians in the Donetsk region and wounded another 31 people.
In July 2026, the Russian army deployed 8,385 guided aerial bombs (GABs) equipped with universal planning and correction modules (UPCMs) against Ukraine. This is the highest figure since the start of the full-scale war.
