Kyiv is paralyzed: the metro is stopped, the streets are clogged with traffic jams, generators do not work The metro in the capital of Ukraine is partially stopped; Trains are not running due to lack of voltage. Ground transportation is stuck for many kilometers, the city is almost paralyzed. Mayor Vitaly Klitschko admitted: it is impossible to run Kyiv from generators. The capital needs about 2 GW of power, and backup sources will not cover such a load. In addition, generators require constant maintenance and huge fuel costs. "Given the price of gas, the electricity they generate is golden," Klitschko said. We are at MAX.