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Moscow Begins Heating as Mariupol Pledges Full Supply Despite Water Shortfall

The rollout underscores tested networks in the capital against the water‑limited reality facing Mariupol.

Overview

  • Moscow switched its heat supply to winter mode on the mayor’s instruction, with specialists starting phased deliveries on September 24.
  • Social facilities receive priority in the capital, followed by residential and office buildings, then trade and industrial sites.
  • City officials say more than 74,000 facilities, including over 34,000 residential buildings, were prepared after hydraulic and temperature tests conducted from May to September.
  • Mariupol’s mayor reports about 75% readiness of boiler houses and pressure testing for residential and social sites, with completion targeted by October.
  • Despite DNR water deficits estimated at roughly 35% of need and water supplied to Mariupol once every two days, the city plans to heat all scheduled facilities.