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Large-scale Moscow's Strikes Cut Power In Kyiv

Energy infrastructure under attack in Ukraine
Ukraine's power facilities have come under escalating strikes in recent weeks

Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to power cuts in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and dealt with disruption to water supplies, according to city officials.

At the same time, a minor was killed in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, based on information from local officials.

Russian forces has intensified assaults on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while the country's government has requested "real steps" from allies to exert influence on Russia.

"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the America, the EU and the major economies - in supplying air defence systems and enforcing penalties," he wrote in a online statement.

Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 rockets struck the country's power systems, describing such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as temperatures become colder.

Government representatives said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were working to repair systems.

A barrage of missiles struck electrical systems and apartment buildings in the capital.

Multiple people hurt in the attacks on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by municipal representatives.

Rescue operations in the capital
Russian missiles damaged apartment buildings in Kyiv during the night

Local officials said the city endured significant strikes throughout the evening. A minor lost their life and multiple civilians were wounded.

The attacks follow evenings of bombing campaigns in the territory, sections of which remain under the control of invading troops.

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

National leaders told the media that Moscow was deliberately attempting to destroy the national power system, with attacks already impacting gas facilities.

He said utility staff and government agencies were preparing for further attacks.

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