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Large-scale Russian Strikes Eliminate Power Throughout Ukraine's Capital

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

Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have led to power cuts in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were wounded while residents in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and encountered disruption to water supplies, as stated by local authorities.

At the same time, a minor was killed in a different aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, as reported by regional authorities.

Russian forces has intensified assaults on power infrastructure over the past few days, while officials has demanded "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the United States, the EU and the major economies - in supplying air defence systems and enforcing penalties," mentioned in a social media post.

Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen missiles targeted the country's power systems, describing such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.

Energy officials said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were laboring to repair systems.

A series of attacks struck electrical systems and residential structures in the capital.

Multiple people hurt in the strikes on the capital have been transported for medical care, per statements from city authorities.

Rescue operations in the capital
Russian missiles damaged apartment buildings in the capital overnight

Regional authorities said the metropolitan region endured heavy assaults throughout the evening. A minor lost their life and several individuals were injured.

The assaults come after nights of bombing campaigns in the area, sections of which are occupied by Moscow's military.

All of Ukraine is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to identify.

Government officials told the media that Moscow was intentionally trying to destroy the national power system, with strikes already impacting fuel infrastructure.

Authorities confirmed utility staff and authorities were preparing for additional strikes.

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