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Intensive Moscow's Assaults Cut Power In Ukraine's Capital

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

Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have caused blackouts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.

Nine people were hurt while local people in eastern districts were left without electricity and dealt with problems to water systems, as stated by municipal leaders.

At the same time, a minor was killed in a different Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, as reported by area administrators.

Russian forces has increased attacks on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while the country's government has called for "concrete actions" from international partners to increase pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the America, the EU and the Group of Seven - in providing defensive weapons and implementing sanctions," he wrote in a public message.

Authorities reported that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 missiles struck energy facilities, characterizing such strikes as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

Government representatives said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were laboring to restore power.

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

Several of the people injured in the attacks on the capital have been hospitalized, per statements from city authorities.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Aerial weapons hit civilian homes in the capital overnight

Regional authorities said the metropolitan region endured heavy assaults overnight. A minor lost their life and three other people were wounded.

The strikes follow periods of air raids in the territory, sections of which remain under the control of invading troops.

The entire country is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to spot.

National leaders told journalists that Russia was deliberately attempting to demolish the country's energy grid, with assaults already impacting energy systems.

Officials stated energy workers and officials were preparing for further attacks.

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