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Large-scale Moscow's Assaults Disrupt Power In Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities under attack in Ukraine
Ukraine's energy systems have come under increased attacks in recent weeks

Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have led to power cuts in large parts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

A number of civilians were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were left without electricity and encountered disruption to water systems, per reports from local authorities.

Meanwhile, a minor was fatally injured in a different assault in the southeastern region in the southern area, according to regional authorities.

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

"What is required is not window dressing but strong steps - from the United States, the EU and the major economies - in supplying protection systems and implementing sanctions," he wrote in a public message.

He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen rockets attacked energy facilities, labeling such strikes as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.

Energy officials said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and repair crews were striving to restore power.

A barrage of missiles damaged electrical systems and civilian homes in the capital.

Several of the people injured in the strikes on the city have been hospitalized, according to city authorities.

Emergency response in Kyiv
Projectiles damaged apartment buildings in the capital during the night

Area administrators said the city endured intense attacks during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child was killed and several individuals were hurt.

The attacks come after evenings of bombing campaigns in the region, parts of which remain under the control of invading troops.

All of Ukraine is in a state of readiness for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to spot.

National leaders told the media that Moscow was deliberately attempting to destroy the country's energy grid, with attacks already affecting fuel infrastructure.

He said utility staff and government agencies were bracing for more assaults.

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