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Major Russian Strikes Cut Electricity Across Kyiv

Energy infrastructure under attack in the region
Ukraine's power facilities have faced increased strikes in recent weeks

Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in electricity outages in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

Several individuals were hurt while residents in the city's east were experienced blackouts and dealt with disruption to water supplies, per reports from local authorities.

Meanwhile, a young boy was lost their life in a separate assault in the southeastern region in the southern area, according to local officials.

Russian forces has increased attacks on energy facilities over recent weeks, while the country's government has called for "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not window dressing but firm measures - from the United States, the EU and the G7 - in supplying defensive weapons and implementing restrictions," he wrote in a public message.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 projectiles targeted energy facilities, labeling such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.

Government representatives said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were working to fix the damage.

A barrage of missiles struck electrical systems and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Several of the people hurt in the strikes on the capital have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by local officials.

Emergency response in the capital
Aerial weapons damaged civilian homes in the capital throughout the evening

Regional authorities said the metropolitan region came under heavy assaults overnight. A seven-year-old child died and multiple civilians were injured.

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

The entire country is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to detect.

National leaders told journalists that Moscow was intentionally trying to demolish the country's energy grid, with strikes already disrupting gas facilities.

Officials stated utility staff and government agencies were anticipating additional strikes.

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