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Major Russian Strikes Cut Power Throughout Kyiv

Energy infrastructure under attack in the region
Ukraine's energy systems have faced escalating attacks in the past few days

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

Several individuals were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and encountered interruptions to water supplies, per reports from local authorities.

Simultaneously, a young boy was lost their life in a different aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, based on information from regional authorities.

Moscow has intensified attacks on electrical systems over recent weeks, while the country's government has called for "substantial measures" from allies to apply pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the US, Europe and the Group of Seven - in delivering protection systems and applying sanctions," was stated in a public message.

He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and over thirty rockets targeted the country's power systems, labeling such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as the weather cools.

Energy officials said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were striving to repair systems.

A wave of strikes struck power facilities and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Several of the people wounded in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, according to local officials.

Emergency response in Kyiv
Russian missiles hit apartment buildings in the capital throughout the evening

Local officials said the city came under intense attacks during nighttime hours. A minor died and several individuals were hurt.

The attacks succeed evenings of air raids in the region, portions of which remain under the control of Moscow's military.

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

Government officials told the media that Russia was intentionally trying to destroy the country's energy grid, with attacks already disrupting fuel infrastructure.

He said energy workers and officials were bracing for more assaults.

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Lawrence Ross

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