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Intensive Russian Assaults Cut Power In Kyiv

Power facilities targeted in the region
Ukraine's energy systems have faced increased attacks in the past few days

Throughout the evening, Russian missile and drone strikes have led to power cuts in large parts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Nine people were hurt while inhabitants in eastern districts were left without electricity and dealt with disruption to water systems, according to local authorities.

Simultaneously, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a distinct Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, as reported by local officials.

Moscow has increased attacks on electrical systems over recent weeks, while officials has requested "substantial measures" from international partners to apply pressure on Russia.

"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the United States, Europe and the G7 - in supplying air defence systems and enforcing restrictions," was stated in a public message.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 projectiles struck energy facilities, characterizing such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.

The energy minister said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were laboring to repair systems.

A wave of strikes hit power facilities and residential structures in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people injured in the assaults on the city have been taken to hospital, according to local officials.

Emergency response in Kyiv
Aerial weapons hit apartment buildings in the capital overnight

Regional authorities said the city experienced heavy assaults throughout the evening. A young boy was killed and multiple civilians were hurt.

The assaults follow evenings of bombing campaigns in the area, sections of which remain under the control of Moscow's military.

The entire country is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to identify.

Authorities told the media that Moscow was purposely seeking to demolish the country's energy grid, with assaults already disrupting gas facilities.

Authorities confirmed utility staff and government agencies were preparing for further attacks.

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