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Major Moscow's Attacks Disrupt Power Throughout Kyiv

Energy infrastructure under attack in the region
Ukraine's energy systems have faced escalating attacks in recent weeks

Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have caused electricity outages in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were hurt while inhabitants in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and encountered disruption to water supplies, as stated by city officials.

Simultaneously, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, as reported by local officials.

Russian forces has increased strikes on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while the country's government has demanded "real steps" from allies to apply pressure on Russia.

"What's needed is not window dressing but firm measures - from the America, the EU and the G7 - in delivering defensive weapons and implementing sanctions," he wrote in a public message.

He said that 450 drones and over thirty missiles struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.

Energy officials said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were striving to fix the damage.

A barrage of missiles hit power facilities and civilian homes in the capital.

Multiple people injured in the assaults on the capital have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by city authorities.

Rescue operations in the capital
Russian missiles hit apartment buildings in Kyiv throughout the evening

Local officials said the metropolitan region endured heavy assaults overnight. A seven-year-old child died and several individuals were injured.

The assaults come after nights of aerial attacks in the area, parts of which are currently controlled by Russian forces.

The entire country is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to identify.

National leaders told the media that Russia was deliberately attempting to damage the country's energy grid, with attacks already affecting energy systems.

Authorities confirmed technical personnel and officials were anticipating additional strikes.

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