In Kostiantynivka, the Donetsk oblast, central heating for apartment buildings has not been started due to shelling of infrastructure and water supply issues in the area. At the same time, residents have been urged to evacuate because of safety concerns and the advancing front. This was stated by the head of the City Military Administration, Serhiy Horbunov, in a comment to Suspilne Donbas.
When asked why heating had not been initiated in Kostiantynivka, the head of the military administration explained that "daily shelling of infrastructure and heating plants and problems with water supply to the city" were the main obstacles.
He noted that residents are being advised to evacuate from the city due to constant shelling by the russian army and the advancing front.