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Large-scale Moscow's Attacks Cut Electricity Across Kyiv

Energy infrastructure under attack in the region
Ukraine's power facilities have come under increased strikes in the past few days

During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have led to electricity outages in extensive areas of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Nine people were hurt while inhabitants in the city's east were left without electricity and encountered interruptions to drinking water, according to city officials.

At the same time, a minor was killed in a distinct assault in the southeastern region in the southern area, according to regional authorities.

Russian forces has intensified attacks on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from partner nations to exert influence on Moscow.

"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the United States, Europe and the Group of Seven - in supplying protection systems and enforcing sanctions," mentioned in a public message.

He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 missiles targeted energy facilities, characterizing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as the weather cools.

Energy officials said Russia was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were laboring to restore power.

A wave of strikes struck energy infrastructure and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people injured in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by city authorities.

Rescue operations in the capital
Russian missiles damaged civilian homes in the capital overnight

Local officials said the metropolitan region experienced intense attacks throughout the evening. A young boy lost their life and three other people were hurt.

The strikes come after periods of aerial attacks in the territory, sections of which are currently controlled by invading troops.

The whole nation is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to detect.

Authorities told journalists that Moscow was deliberately attempting to demolish the national power system, with strikes already affecting energy systems.

He said utility staff and authorities were preparing for additional strikes.

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