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Major Russian Assaults Cut Electricity In Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities targeted in the region
The country's energy systems have come under escalating strikes in recent weeks

Throughout the evening, Moscow's aerial assaults have caused blackouts in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were wounded while residents in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and faced problems to drinking water, according to city officials.

Simultaneously, a young boy was fatally injured in a separate Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, based on information from local officials.

Russian forces has increased attacks on power infrastructure over recent weeks, while the country's government has demanded "real steps" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in delivering protection systems and implementing sanctions," was stated in a online statement.

Authorities reported that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 rockets targeted energy facilities, characterizing such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.

Government representatives said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and repair crews were laboring to restore power.

A wave of strikes hit electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Multiple people hurt in the attacks on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by municipal representatives.

Emergency response in the capital
Aerial weapons hit residential structures in the capital during the night

Local officials said the urban area came under intense attacks overnight. A minor lost their life and multiple civilians were injured.

The strikes follow nights of aerial attacks in the area, sections of which are occupied by Russian forces.

All of Ukraine is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to detect.

Authorities told the media that Russia was purposely seeking to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already disrupting gas facilities.

Officials stated energy workers and authorities were anticipating further attacks.

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