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Large-scale Moscow's Strikes Cut Electricity Across Kyiv

Energy infrastructure under attack in the region
The country's power facilities have faced escalating strikes in the past few days

Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have resulted in blackouts in multiple districts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were injured while local people in eastern neighborhoods were plunged into darkness and dealt with disruption to water systems, as stated by municipal leaders.

At the same time, a minor was lost their life in a distinct aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, as reported by area administrators.

Moscow has escalated attacks on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from allies to apply pressure on Russia.

"What's needed is not window dressing but strong steps - from the US, the EU and the Group of Seven - in providing air defence systems and implementing restrictions," he wrote in a social media post.

He said that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 missiles struck energy facilities, labeling such attacks as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.

Government representatives said Russia was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were working to repair systems.

A barrage of missiles struck energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.

Multiple people hurt in the strikes on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by city authorities.

Rescue operations in the capital
Projectiles struck residential structures in Kyiv throughout the evening

Regional authorities said the city experienced significant strikes overnight. A young boy was killed and several individuals were injured.

The assaults come after nights of aerial attacks in the territory, parts of which are occupied by Russian forces.

All of Ukraine is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are tougher to spot.

National leaders told journalists that Moscow was intentionally trying to destroy the national power system, with assaults already disrupting gas facilities.

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

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Scott Thompson

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