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Major Russian Assaults Cut Power In Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities under attack in the region
Ukraine's power facilities have faced increased strikes in recent weeks

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

Several individuals were hurt while residents in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and faced interruptions to drinking water, according to municipal leaders.

Simultaneously, a young boy was killed in a different Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southern area, as reported by regional authorities.

Russian forces has escalated attacks on power infrastructure over the past few days, while officials has demanded "concrete actions" from international partners to apply pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not window dressing but firm measures - from the US, Europe and the Group of Seven - in delivering air defence systems and enforcing restrictions," mentioned in a online statement.

Officials stated that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.

Energy officials said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were striving to repair systems.

A barrage of missiles hit energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.

Multiple people hurt in the strikes on the capital have been hospitalized, according to city authorities.

Emergency response in the capital
Projectiles damaged residential structures in the capital during the night

Local officials said the urban area came under heavy assaults overnight. A young boy lost their life and several individuals were hurt.

The attacks follow evenings of bombing campaigns in the area, sections of which are occupied by Russian forces.

The whole nation is in a state of readiness for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to identify.

Government officials told reporters that Moscow was purposely seeking to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already affecting gas facilities.

He said technical personnel and officials were bracing for more assaults.

DW
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