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Intensive Russian Strikes Cut Electricity In Kyiv

Power facilities targeted in the region
Ukraine's power facilities have come under escalating strikes in recent weeks

During the night, Moscow's aerial assaults have caused electricity outages in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were wounded while residents in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and dealt with interruptions to drinking water, as stated by city officials.

Simultaneously, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a separate aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, based on information from regional authorities.

Russian forces has increased strikes on power infrastructure over recent weeks, while the country's government has demanded "concrete actions" from allies to exert influence on Moscow.

"The necessity is not window dressing but strong steps - from the US, European nations and the G7 - in supplying protection systems and enforcing restrictions," was stated in a social media post.

He said that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles struck energy facilities, labeling such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

Energy officials said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were working to repair systems.

A barrage of missiles hit electrical systems and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Multiple people injured in the attacks on the capital have been hospitalized, as confirmed by local officials.

Emergency response in the capital
Projectiles damaged apartment buildings in Kyiv during the night

Area administrators said the urban area came under heavy assaults overnight. A young boy was killed and multiple civilians were hurt.

The attacks come after periods of bombing campaigns in the territory, sections of which are occupied by invading troops.

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

Government officials told journalists that Russia was deliberately attempting to demolish the country's energy grid, with attacks already disrupting fuel infrastructure.

He said energy workers and officials were bracing for additional strikes.

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