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Kyiv's zoo battles extreme cold from power outages caused by Russian strikes, using generators and firewood to protect animals, including a 51-year-old gorilla.
Kyiv’s zoo is struggling to keep animals warm during a severe winter power crisis caused by Russian air strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, with temperatures dropping to -18°C.
Staff are working around the clock using generators, firewood, and insulation to maintain safe conditions, especially for 51-year-old gorilla Tony, who cannot be relocated.
Workers deliver firewood five times daily to keep enclosures at 20°C and rely on stored water and fuel to sustain operations for up to three days during outages.
The situation underscores the broader humanitarian and logistical challenges facing Kyiv as the war enters its fourth year.
El zoológico de Kiev lucha contra el frío extremo debido a los cortes de energía causados por los ataques rusos, utilizando generadores y leña para proteger a los animales, incluido un gorila de 51 años.