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Intensive Moscow's Assaults Cut Electricity Across Kyiv

Energy infrastructure under attack in Ukraine
The country's energy systems have come under increased strikes in recent weeks

During the night, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to power cuts in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were hurt while residents in eastern districts were left without electricity and encountered problems to drinking water, as stated by municipal leaders.

Meanwhile, a young boy was fatally injured in a different aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, based on information from local officials.

Russian forces has intensified strikes on electrical systems over recent weeks, while officials has called for "real steps" from partner nations to exert influence on Moscow.

"What's needed is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the America, European nations and the Group of Seven - in providing protection systems and applying sanctions," was stated in a social media post.

Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 projectiles attacked the country's power systems, describing such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as winter approaches.

Government representatives said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were working to repair systems.

A series of attacks struck energy infrastructure and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Several of the people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been transported for medical care, per statements from municipal representatives.

Emergency response in the capital
Russian missiles struck apartment buildings in Kyiv overnight

Local officials said the city experienced heavy assaults throughout the evening. A minor was killed and multiple civilians were injured.

The assaults come after evenings of air raids in the region, sections of which remain under the control of invading troops.

The whole nation is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to spot.

National leaders told the media that Russia was purposely seeking to damage the country's energy grid, with attacks already impacting fuel infrastructure.

He said energy workers and authorities were preparing for more assaults.

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