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Intensive Moscow's Attacks Eliminate Power Across Kyiv

Energy infrastructure under attack in Ukraine
Ukraine's power facilities have come under increased attacks in recent weeks

Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

Nine people were wounded while residents in the city's east were plunged into darkness and dealt with problems to water supplies, as stated by city officials.

Simultaneously, a seven-year-old child was killed in a separate aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, according to area administrators.

Moscow has increased strikes on electrical systems over recent weeks, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "real steps" from international partners to exert influence on Russia.

"The necessity is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the US, European nations and the Group of Seven - in delivering air defence systems and implementing penalties," was stated in a social media post.

He said that numerous aerial vehicles and several dozen missiles targeted energy facilities, labeling such strikes as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.

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

A series of attacks hit energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Multiple people wounded in the assaults on the city have been hospitalized, according to city authorities.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Russian missiles struck civilian homes in Kyiv during the night

Regional authorities said the city experienced significant strikes during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child lost their life and three other people were wounded.

The assaults follow periods of air raids in the area, parts of which are currently controlled by Moscow's military.

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

Government officials told the media that Russia was intentionally trying to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already impacting fuel infrastructure.

He said energy workers and officials were anticipating further attacks.

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