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Large-scale Russian Strikes Eliminate Electricity Across Kyiv

Energy infrastructure targeted in the region
The country's power facilities have faced increased attacks in recent weeks

Throughout the evening, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in extensive areas of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were hurt while local people in the city's east were experienced blackouts and dealt with problems to drinking water, per reports from city officials.

Simultaneously, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a different aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, according to area administrators.

Moscow has increased attacks on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "real steps" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.

"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the US, the EU and the Group of Seven - in providing defensive weapons and implementing penalties," was stated in a online statement.

He said that 450 drones and more than 30 projectiles attacked the country's power systems, characterizing such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.

Energy officials said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were laboring to fix the damage.

A series of attacks damaged energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.

Several of the people hurt in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by municipal representatives.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Projectiles damaged residential structures in the capital throughout the evening

Local officials said the metropolitan region experienced heavy assaults overnight. A young boy lost their life and several individuals were wounded.

The attacks come after nights of aerial attacks in the region, parts of which are occupied by invading troops.

All of Ukraine is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are harder to identify.

Government officials told reporters that Russia was intentionally trying to demolish the country's energy grid, with attacks already impacting fuel infrastructure.

He said technical personnel and authorities were bracing for additional strikes.

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