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

Energy infrastructure under attack in Ukraine
Ukraine's energy systems have come under increased attacks in recent weeks

During the night, Russian aerial assaults have resulted in electricity outages in multiple districts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

A number of civilians were hurt while inhabitants in the city's east were experienced blackouts and encountered problems to drinking water, according to local authorities.

Meanwhile, a minor was lost their life in a distinct aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, according to regional authorities.

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

"What is required is not window dressing but firm measures - from the America, the EU and the Group of Seven - in delivering protection systems and implementing restrictions," mentioned in a online statement.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and several dozen rockets targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.

Government representatives said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were laboring to restore power.

A series of attacks damaged electrical systems and civilian homes in the capital.

Multiple people wounded in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, according to municipal representatives.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Projectiles hit residential structures in Kyiv during the night

Area administrators said the urban area experienced significant strikes overnight. A minor was killed and multiple civilians were injured.

The strikes come after evenings of air raids in the area, sections of which are occupied by Moscow's military.

The entire country is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to identify.

Government officials told reporters that Russia was deliberately attempting to demolish the country's energy grid, with strikes already disrupting gas facilities.

He said technical personnel and authorities were anticipating further attacks.

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