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Intensive Moscow's Strikes Cut Power Across Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities targeted in Ukraine
The country's power facilities have come under increased attacks in recent weeks

During the night, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to power cuts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were wounded while residents in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and faced interruptions to water systems, as stated by municipal leaders.

Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was killed in a different assault in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, according to regional authorities.

Moscow has increased assaults on electrical systems over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has called for "concrete actions" from international partners to exert influence on Moscow.

"What's needed is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the United States, Europe and the major economies - in delivering air defence systems and applying penalties," was stated in a social media post.

He said that 450 drones and over thirty projectiles targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.

The energy minister said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were striving to fix the damage.

A series of attacks struck energy infrastructure and residential structures in the capital.

Several of the people injured in the assaults on the city have been hospitalized, per statements from local officials.

Emergency response in the capital
Projectiles hit residential structures in Kyiv during the night

Local officials said the city came under intense attacks overnight. A seven-year-old child lost their life and several individuals were wounded.

The attacks come after nights of air raids in the area, sections of which are currently controlled by Russian forces.

The entire country is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are harder to identify.

National leaders told journalists that Russia was deliberately attempting to destroy the country's energy grid, with assaults already disrupting energy systems.

Officials stated energy workers and officials were anticipating further attacks.

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Judy Clark

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