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Cities around the world are lit up with Christmas lights.

But Ukraine's experiencing black outs.

Russia's attacked Ukraine's power system with missiles which has left many cities in darkness.

But concert halls in Kyiv are being lit up with LED candles.

Irina Mikolaenko thinks the concerts show hope and strength.

Ukraine's trying to fix the damaged power and water systems.

The government fears people getting ill during the winter or more people leaving the country.

Artist Yuriy Solukha thinks the concerts will help calm and destress people.

Ukraine's prime minister says there's power in 70 percent of the country.

But there are frequent power cuts in some regions.

These are to save energy.

There's an app that tells people when and where the black outs will be.

The country also has 5,000 special centres where people can charge their devices and get themselves warm.

They can also connect to the internet.

But more of these centres are needed.

When people have no electricity for TV or radio, they can go and see live music.

These concerts bring people together.

They can warm up, until an attack stops the show.

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