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Major Moscow's Assaults Cut Power In Kyiv

Power facilities under attack in Ukraine
Ukraine's power facilities have come under increased strikes in recent weeks

During the night, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to blackouts in large parts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

A number of civilians were hurt while residents in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and encountered disruption to water supplies, as stated by local authorities.

At the same time, a young boy was fatally injured in a separate assault in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, according to local officials.

Russian forces has escalated attacks on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while the country's government has called for "real steps" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in delivering protection systems and enforcing sanctions," he wrote in a public message.

He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 rockets struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as the weather cools.

Energy officials said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were laboring to repair systems.

A barrage of missiles damaged electrical systems and civilian homes in the capital.

Five out of the nine people wounded in the attacks on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by municipal representatives.

Rescue operations in the capital
Projectiles hit residential structures in Kyiv overnight

Area administrators said the urban area experienced significant strikes throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child was killed and multiple civilians were wounded.

The attacks succeed evenings of aerial attacks in the area, sections of which remain under the control of invading troops.

The entire country is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to spot.

National leaders told the media that Russia was deliberately attempting to destroy the country's energy grid, with strikes already disrupting gas facilities.

He said energy workers and government agencies were anticipating more assaults.

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