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Major Russian Attacks Cut Electricity In Kyiv

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

During the night, Russian aerial assaults have resulted in electricity outages in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.

Nine people were injured while local people in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and faced problems to water supplies, according to city officials.

Meanwhile, a young boy was killed in a separate aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, based on information from area administrators.

Moscow has intensified attacks on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the United States, Europe and the major economies - in supplying protection systems and applying restrictions," was stated in a social media post.

Authorities reported that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 missiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such attacks as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.

Energy officials said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were striving to restore power.

A barrage of missiles struck power facilities and residential structures in Kyiv.

Several of the people hurt in the strikes on the city have been hospitalized, according to city authorities.

Rescue operations in the capital
Aerial weapons struck apartment buildings in Kyiv during the night

Area administrators said the urban area came under significant strikes throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child died and several individuals were hurt.

The attacks come after evenings of bombing campaigns in the region, parts of which are occupied by Russian forces.

The entire country is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to detect.

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

Officials stated technical personnel and authorities were preparing for more assaults.

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