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Large-scale Moscow's Attacks Cut Power Across Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities targeted in Ukraine
Ukraine's energy systems have come under increased strikes in the past few days

During the night, Moscow's aerial assaults have caused blackouts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were hurt while inhabitants in the city's east were experienced blackouts and encountered problems to water supplies, per reports from local authorities.

Simultaneously, a seven-year-old child was killed in a different aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, based on information from regional authorities.

Moscow has increased attacks on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while Ukrainian leadership has called for "real steps" from partner nations to exert influence on Russia.

"What is required is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in supplying protection systems and applying penalties," mentioned in a social media post.

He said that 450 drones and over thirty projectiles targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.

The energy minister said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were striving to repair systems.

A wave of strikes struck electrical systems and civilian homes in the capital.

Multiple people hurt in the strikes on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by local officials.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Projectiles struck civilian homes in the capital during the night

Regional authorities said the city endured significant strikes overnight. A minor died and multiple civilians were wounded.

The assaults succeed periods of aerial attacks in the territory, parts of which are occupied by invading troops.

All of Ukraine is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to spot.

Authorities told journalists that Moscow was purposely seeking to destroy the country's energy grid, with strikes already disrupting gas facilities.

Authorities confirmed energy workers and authorities were preparing for additional strikes.

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