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Major Russian Assaults Cut Power In Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure under attack in the region
Ukraine's energy systems have come under increased attacks in recent weeks

Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in electricity outages in extensive areas of the capital city, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were wounded while residents in the city's east were experienced blackouts and faced interruptions to water systems, as stated by city officials.

At the same time, a minor was killed in a different aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, based on information from regional authorities.

Russian forces has intensified attacks on electrical systems over recent weeks, while officials has requested "concrete actions" from international partners to exert influence on Moscow.

"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the United States, the EU and the major economies - in providing protection systems and implementing penalties," he wrote in a public message.

Authorities reported that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and over thirty projectiles attacked energy facilities, characterizing such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as temperatures become colder.

Energy officials said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were working to restore power.

A wave of strikes hit power facilities and residential structures in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the assaults on the city have been taken to hospital, per statements from local officials.

Emergency response in Kyiv
Projectiles hit residential structures in Kyiv during the night

Area administrators said the metropolitan region came under significant strikes during nighttime hours. A minor was killed and several individuals were wounded.

The attacks come after periods of bombing campaigns in the area, portions of which are currently controlled by invading troops.

All of Ukraine is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to identify.

National leaders told the media that Moscow was purposely seeking to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already affecting fuel infrastructure.

Authorities confirmed energy workers and officials were anticipating further attacks.

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