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Major Russian Attacks Cut Power Throughout Kyiv

Energy infrastructure under attack in the region
Ukraine's energy systems have come under escalating attacks in the past few days

Throughout the evening, Moscow's aerial assaults have resulted in power cuts in extensive areas of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were hurt while local people in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and faced problems to water systems, as stated by city officials.

Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was killed in a distinct Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, based on information from regional authorities.

Moscow has escalated assaults on energy facilities over recent weeks, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "substantial measures" from allies to exert influence on Moscow.

"What is required is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the America, European nations and the major economies - in supplying air defence systems and applying sanctions," he wrote in a online statement.

He said that 450 drones and more than 30 projectiles struck the country's power systems, labeling such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as winter approaches.

Energy officials said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were striving to restore power.

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

Multiple people wounded in the attacks on the city have been hospitalized, as confirmed by city authorities.

Rescue operations in the capital
Projectiles struck apartment buildings in the capital throughout the evening

Regional authorities said the city endured intense attacks during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child died and three other people were injured.

The attacks follow nights of bombing campaigns in the area, portions of which are occupied by invading troops.

The entire country is in a state of readiness for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to spot.

Government officials told reporters that Moscow was intentionally trying to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already impacting gas facilities.

He said utility staff and officials were anticipating further attacks.

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