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Intensive Russian Strikes Cut Electricity In Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure under attack in Ukraine
Ukraine's energy systems have come under increased attacks in the past few days

Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have led to blackouts in large parts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Nine people were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and dealt with disruption to water systems, as stated by municipal leaders.

Simultaneously, a minor was killed in a separate assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southern area, based on information from local officials.

Moscow has escalated attacks on power infrastructure over recent weeks, while officials has demanded "substantial measures" from partner nations to apply pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not window dressing but strong steps - from the America, the EU and the Group of Seven - in supplying defensive weapons and enforcing sanctions," was stated in a public message.

He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 missiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as temperatures become colder.

Government representatives said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were working to repair systems.

A wave of strikes hit energy infrastructure and civilian homes in the capital.

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

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Aerial weapons struck apartment buildings in Kyiv during the night

Local officials said the urban area experienced heavy assaults throughout the evening. A young boy was killed and multiple civilians were hurt.

The attacks come after evenings of bombing campaigns in the territory, portions of which are currently controlled by Moscow's military.

All of Ukraine is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to spot.

Government officials told reporters that Moscow was deliberately attempting to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already disrupting energy systems.

He said technical personnel and officials were bracing for further attacks.

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