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Intensive Russian Strikes Cut Power Throughout Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure under attack in Ukraine
Ukraine's energy systems have come under increased attacks in recent weeks

Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have led to electricity outages in large parts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

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

At the same time, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a different Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southern area, as reported by regional authorities.

Moscow has increased assaults on power infrastructure over the past few days, while officials has demanded "concrete actions" from partner nations to apply pressure on Moscow.

"The necessity is not window dressing but decisive action - from the United States, European nations and the major economies - in supplying air defence systems and implementing sanctions," was stated in a social media post.

Officials stated that 450 drones and several dozen projectiles targeted energy facilities, labeling such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.

Energy officials said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were working to restore power.

A series of attacks damaged power facilities and residential structures in the capital.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by municipal representatives.

Emergency response in the capital
Projectiles hit apartment buildings in the capital overnight

Local officials said the city experienced heavy assaults overnight. A minor lost their life and several individuals were injured.

The strikes succeed evenings of air raids in the region, parts of which are currently controlled by invading troops.

The whole nation is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to detect.

Government officials told reporters that Moscow was intentionally trying to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already affecting energy systems.

Authorities confirmed technical personnel and government agencies were bracing for additional strikes.

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