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Large-scale Russian Strikes Cut Power Across Kyiv

Power facilities under attack in Ukraine
The country's power facilities have come under escalating attacks in recent weeks

Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have led to blackouts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

Several individuals were injured while residents in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and encountered problems to water supplies, as stated by city officials.

Simultaneously, a minor was fatally injured in a different Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southern area, according to regional authorities.

Moscow has intensified assaults on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "real steps" from allies to exert influence on Russia.

"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the United States, European nations and the G7 - in providing protection systems and enforcing penalties," was stated in a online statement.

He said that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 projectiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.

Energy officials said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were striving to fix the damage.

A barrage of missiles damaged electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Several of the people hurt in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by local officials.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Russian missiles hit apartment buildings in the capital throughout the evening

Area administrators said the city came under significant strikes overnight. A seven-year-old child died and three other people were hurt.

The attacks come after evenings of aerial attacks in the territory, parts of which remain under the control of Russian forces.

All of Ukraine is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to detect.

Authorities told reporters that Moscow was intentionally trying to demolish the country's energy grid, with strikes already disrupting gas facilities.

Officials stated utility staff and officials were bracing for more assaults.

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