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Large-scale Russian Assaults Cut Power In Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure targeted in the region
The country's power facilities have faced escalating attacks in recent weeks

Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to power cuts in extensive areas of the capital city, Kyiv.

Several individuals were injured while residents in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and dealt with problems to water supplies, as stated by local authorities.

Meanwhile, a minor was killed in a distinct aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, according to local officials.

Moscow has escalated assaults on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "concrete actions" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the United States, European nations and the major economies - in delivering protection systems and implementing penalties," mentioned in a social media post.

He said that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 rockets struck energy facilities, describing such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.

Government representatives said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were striving to restore power.

A wave of strikes damaged energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.

Multiple people hurt in the strikes on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from local officials.

Emergency response in Kyiv
Russian missiles hit apartment buildings in the capital during the night

Local officials said the urban area came under significant strikes overnight. A seven-year-old child lost their life and three other people were hurt.

The attacks come after nights of aerial attacks in the territory, parts of which remain under the control of invading troops.

The whole nation is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to detect.

Government officials told journalists that Russia was purposely seeking to damage the country's energy grid, with strikes already disrupting gas facilities.

He said technical personnel and government agencies were anticipating more assaults.

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