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Major Russian Strikes Cut Electricity Across Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure targeted in Ukraine
Ukraine's power facilities have faced increased strikes in recent weeks

During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused blackouts in extensive areas of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were hurt while local people in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and faced problems to water systems, according to local authorities.

Meanwhile, a young boy was lost their life in a distinct aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, based on information from area administrators.

Russian forces has increased strikes on energy facilities over recent weeks, while officials has requested "substantial measures" from allies to apply pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the United States, the EU and the G7 - in providing defensive weapons and applying penalties," was stated in a public message.

He said that 450 drones and over thirty missiles targeted the country's power systems, characterizing such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as winter approaches.

Energy officials said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were laboring to fix the damage.

A barrage of missiles struck energy infrastructure and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Several of the people wounded in the assaults on the capital have been taken to hospital, according to city authorities.

Emergency response in Kyiv
Projectiles damaged civilian homes in Kyiv during the night

Local officials said the city experienced significant strikes overnight. A seven-year-old child was killed and several individuals were wounded.

The strikes succeed evenings of aerial attacks in the territory, parts of which are currently controlled by Moscow's military.

The whole nation is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to identify.

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

Authorities confirmed utility staff and authorities were anticipating further attacks.

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