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Major Russian Attacks Disrupt Electricity In Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure targeted in Ukraine
The country's energy systems have come under increased attacks in recent weeks

Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have caused power cuts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.

Nine people were hurt while residents in the city's east were plunged into darkness and faced problems to water supplies, per reports from municipal leaders.

Meanwhile, a minor was fatally injured in a separate aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, as reported by local officials.

Moscow has increased strikes on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while officials has demanded "real steps" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not window dressing but firm measures - from the America, the EU and the major economies - in supplying defensive weapons and implementing penalties," he wrote in a public message.

Authorities reported that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 missiles struck the country's power systems, characterizing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.

Government representatives said Russia was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were working to restore power.

A series of attacks struck power facilities and residential structures in Kyiv.

Multiple people wounded in the assaults on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by municipal representatives.

Rescue operations in the capital
Aerial weapons struck residential structures in Kyiv during the night

Local officials said the city came under significant strikes throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child died and multiple civilians were injured.

The attacks succeed nights of bombing campaigns in the area, portions of which are occupied by Russian forces.

The entire country is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to identify.

Authorities told journalists that Russia was deliberately attempting to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already impacting gas facilities.

He said energy workers and authorities were bracing for more assaults.

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