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Intensive Russian Assaults Cut Power In Kyiv

Energy infrastructure targeted in the region
Ukraine's power facilities have faced increased strikes in recent weeks

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

Several individuals were hurt while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and faced problems to drinking water, per reports from city officials.

At the same time, a young boy was killed in a separate aerial attack in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, according to area administrators.

Russian forces has increased strikes on electrical systems over recent weeks, while Ukrainian leadership has called for "substantial measures" from international partners to apply pressure on Russia.

"What's needed is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the America, the EU and the major economies - in supplying air defence systems and enforcing restrictions," mentioned in a online statement.

He said that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles struck the country's power systems, characterizing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.

The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were laboring to restore power.

A series of attacks damaged energy infrastructure and civilian homes in the capital.

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

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Russian missiles damaged apartment buildings in Kyiv throughout the evening

Area administrators said the metropolitan region came under heavy assaults overnight. A minor was killed and multiple civilians were wounded.

The assaults succeed periods of air raids in the territory, portions of which are occupied by Moscow's military.

The entire country is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to spot.

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

He said technical personnel and officials were preparing for further attacks.

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