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Large-scale Russian Attacks Cut Power Throughout Kyiv

Energy infrastructure under attack in the region
The country's energy systems have come under increased strikes in the past few days

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

A number of civilians were wounded while residents in the city's east were plunged into darkness and dealt with interruptions to water systems, according to city officials.

Simultaneously, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a separate assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, as reported by regional authorities.

Moscow has increased assaults on electrical systems over the past few days, while officials has called for "real steps" from allies to exert influence on Russia.

"What's needed is not window dressing but firm measures - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in providing defensive weapons and implementing sanctions," he wrote in a online statement.

Authorities reported that numerous aerial vehicles and several dozen missiles targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such strikes as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

Government representatives said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were striving to fix the damage.

A barrage of missiles hit energy infrastructure and civilian homes in the capital.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, according to local officials.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Aerial weapons hit civilian homes in Kyiv during the night

Regional authorities said the city came under significant strikes overnight. A young boy was killed and several individuals were wounded.

The assaults succeed nights of air raids in the area, portions of which are occupied by Moscow's military.

All of Ukraine is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to detect.

Authorities told reporters that Russia was intentionally trying to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already affecting gas facilities.

Officials stated energy workers and government agencies were preparing for further attacks.

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