Kyiv mayor calls for temporary evacuation over heating outages

The call for evacuation underscores the dire humanitarian crisis in Kyiv as infrastructure is increasingly targeted in the conflict. The city's vulnerability to such attacks raises questions about the adequacy of emergency services and the resilience of urban infrastructure in wartime. As winter approaches, the implications of heating outages could exacerbate the plight of residents, making this a critical issue for local authorities and international observers alike.