On September 21, 2026, protests resumed in Teremky, Kyiv, against the construction of a backup heating pipeline. Local residents claim that approximately 600 trees are planned to be cut down as part of this project, which has sparked outrage in the community.
Situation at the Protest Site
In the morning, law enforcement officers surrounded the area in Teremky, while builders were welding metal structures to erect a fence to prevent residents from entering the construction site. Protesters are attempting to express their discontent, but they are being forcibly removed from the scene.
Demands of Local Residents
Local residents are demanding the cessation of tree cutting, as they claim that the work is being carried out without proper documentation. They also emphasize the importance of preserving green areas, which are part of the neighborhood's ecosystem. Protesters believe that the authorities should find compromise solutions that would allow for the preservation of trees.
- On August 8, 2026, residents of Teremky had already protested against tree cutting in the forest belt.
- According to activists, more than half of the forest belt has already been destroyed.
- The authorities promised to optimize the project to reduce the number of trees cut down to 10.
Official Position of Kyivteploenergo
Kyivteploenergo refuted the information about new tree cutting, stating that currently only earthworks are taking place for the installation of the backup heating pipeline. According to their data, approximately 160 trees are planned to be preserved, with only about ten to be removed. They also noted that the work is being conducted according to an optimized version of the project that minimizes interference with the green zone.