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Major Moscow's Assaults Cut Power Across Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure targeted in Ukraine
Ukraine's power facilities have come under escalating strikes in the past few days

During the night, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to power cuts in extensive areas of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were hurt while residents in eastern districts were left without electricity and dealt with interruptions to water supplies, as stated by city officials.

Simultaneously, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a different Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, based on information from local officials.

Moscow has intensified assaults on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while officials has requested "real steps" from allies to apply pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the US, Europe and the Group of Seven - in supplying defensive weapons and enforcing penalties," was stated in a public message.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles attacked energy facilities, characterizing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.

Government representatives said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were working to fix the damage.

A wave of strikes hit electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the assaults on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by local officials.

Emergency response in Kyiv
Projectiles hit apartment buildings in the capital during the night

Area administrators said the city endured heavy assaults overnight. A minor died and several individuals were wounded.

The assaults come after evenings of bombing campaigns in the area, portions of which remain under the control of invading troops.

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

Authorities told journalists that Moscow was intentionally trying to destroy the country's energy grid, with attacks already affecting gas facilities.

Authorities confirmed energy workers and government agencies were bracing for further attacks.

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