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Large-scale Russian Attacks Cut Power In Kyiv

Power facilities targeted in Ukraine
The country's energy systems have faced increased attacks in recent weeks

Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to power cuts in multiple districts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

A number of civilians were injured while residents in the city's east were experienced blackouts and dealt with interruptions to drinking water, as stated by city officials.

At the same time, a minor was fatally injured in a separate aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, as reported by local officials.

Russian forces has increased attacks on power infrastructure over the past few days, while the country's government has called for "concrete actions" from partner nations to apply pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not window dressing but strong steps - from the America, Europe and the Group of Seven - in delivering air defence systems and enforcing sanctions," was stated in a public message.

He said that 450 drones and several dozen missiles targeted energy facilities, characterizing such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

Energy officials said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were laboring to repair systems.

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

Several of the people hurt in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from municipal representatives.

Emergency response in Kyiv
Russian missiles damaged civilian homes in the capital throughout the evening

Regional authorities said the urban area endured significant strikes during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child died and multiple civilians were wounded.

The assaults come after evenings of bombing campaigns in the region, parts of which are occupied by Russian forces.

The entire country is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to detect.

Authorities told journalists that Russia was deliberately attempting to destroy the country's energy grid, with attacks already affecting energy systems.

Authorities confirmed technical personnel and authorities were preparing for further attacks.

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Angela Ho

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