Silence and darkness in central Kyiv mark Ukraine's start to 2026

Ukraine welcomed in the new year with few festivities as the country enters another calendar year in conflict with its larger neighbour Russia, who invaded its European neighbour in 2022.

Much of the city spent the moment in darkness as power shortages continue to cripple much of life in the city.

As the clock hit midnight, lights were dimmed and an eerie silence surrounded Kyiv's iconic Independence Square.

-Taras Garanich and Mussab Al-Khairalla