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Major Russian Strikes Disrupt Power Across Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure under attack in the region
The country's energy systems have come under escalating attacks in the past few days

Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have resulted in blackouts in large parts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were hurt while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and faced interruptions to drinking water, according to city officials.

Simultaneously, a young boy was fatally injured in a different aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, based on information from area administrators.

Moscow has increased attacks on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while officials has requested "substantial measures" from international partners to increase pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not window dressing but strong steps - from the United States, European nations and the Group of Seven - in delivering defensive weapons and implementing restrictions," he wrote in a public message.

He said that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 missiles targeted energy facilities, describing such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.

Government representatives said Russia was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were striving to repair systems.

A barrage of missiles damaged power facilities and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by city authorities.

Emergency response in the capital
Russian missiles struck apartment buildings in the capital during the night

Regional authorities said the city endured significant strikes throughout the evening. A young boy lost their life and three other people were wounded.

The attacks follow evenings of air raids in the territory, parts of which are currently controlled by invading troops.

All of Ukraine is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to spot.

Government officials told journalists that Moscow was purposely seeking to destroy the national power system, with strikes already affecting gas facilities.

He said energy workers and authorities were preparing for additional strikes.

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Brian Rush

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