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Large-scale Moscow's Attacks Cut Power Throughout Kyiv

Power facilities targeted in the region
Ukraine's energy systems have come under escalating strikes in the past few days

Throughout the evening, Moscow's aerial assaults have caused power cuts in multiple districts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Nine people were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and encountered problems to water supplies, according to city officials.

At the same time, a young boy was killed in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, based on information from regional authorities.

Moscow has increased assaults on energy facilities over the past few days, while the country's government has called for "real steps" from international partners to apply pressure on Moscow.

"What is required is not window dressing but decisive action - from the United States, the EU and the Group of Seven - in delivering defensive weapons and implementing sanctions," mentioned in a social media post.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles targeted the country's power systems, describing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.

Government representatives said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were striving to fix the damage.

A barrage of missiles hit power facilities and apartment buildings in the capital.

Five out of the nine people wounded in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from city authorities.

Emergency response in the capital
Russian missiles hit apartment buildings in the capital overnight

Regional authorities said the urban area endured intense attacks throughout the evening. A minor was killed and three other people were wounded.

The strikes succeed nights of air raids in the area, sections of which are occupied by Russian forces.

The entire country is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are tougher to spot.

Authorities told reporters that Moscow was intentionally trying to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already disrupting gas facilities.

Authorities confirmed energy workers and government agencies were bracing for more assaults.

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