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Large-scale Russian Strikes Cut Electricity Across Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities targeted in the region
The country's power facilities have come under increased attacks in the past few days

During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have led to power cuts in large parts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were injured while inhabitants in the city's east were experienced blackouts and faced disruption to water supplies, per reports from city officials.

Meanwhile, a young boy was lost their life in a different aerial attack in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, based on information from regional authorities.

Moscow has intensified attacks on electrical systems over recent weeks, while the country's government has demanded "substantial measures" from international partners to exert influence on Moscow.

"What is required is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the US, Europe and the Group of Seven - in delivering defensive weapons and enforcing sanctions," mentioned in a online statement.

Authorities reported that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 projectiles struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.

The energy minister said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were striving to restore power.

A series of attacks damaged energy infrastructure and residential structures in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the assaults on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from municipal representatives.

Emergency response in Kyiv
Projectiles damaged civilian homes in the capital overnight

Local officials said the city endured significant strikes overnight. A minor died and several individuals were injured.

The attacks succeed periods of aerial attacks in the territory, parts of which are currently controlled by Moscow's military.

The entire country is in a state of readiness for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to spot.

Authorities told journalists that Moscow was intentionally trying to destroy the national power system, with strikes already impacting gas facilities.

He said technical personnel and government agencies were bracing for further attacks.

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