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Large-scale Moscow's Attacks Cut Power In Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities targeted in Ukraine
The country's energy systems have faced increased strikes in recent weeks

Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to electricity outages in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were left without electricity and dealt with problems to water systems, according to municipal leaders.

At the same time, a young boy was fatally injured in a distinct aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, according to local officials.

Russian forces has intensified assaults on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while officials has demanded "substantial measures" from partner nations to increase pressure on Russia.

"What's needed is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in providing protection systems and applying sanctions," was stated in a online statement.

Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and several dozen projectiles struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such assaults as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

The energy minister said Russia was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were working to repair systems.

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

Five out of the nine people injured in the strikes on the city have been taken to hospital, per statements from local officials.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Projectiles struck civilian homes in the capital overnight

Local officials said the urban area came under heavy assaults throughout the evening. A young boy died and multiple civilians were injured.

The assaults succeed evenings of aerial attacks in the territory, portions of which are currently controlled by invading troops.

The whole nation is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to detect.

National leaders told the media that Moscow was purposely seeking to demolish the national power system, with attacks already disrupting gas facilities.

He said energy workers and authorities were bracing for further attacks.

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