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Intensive Moscow's Strikes Eliminate Power Throughout Kyiv

Energy infrastructure targeted in the region
Ukraine's energy systems have come under increased attacks in the past few days

During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in electricity outages in extensive areas of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

A number of civilians were injured while local people in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and faced disruption to water systems, according to city officials.

Simultaneously, a young boy was fatally injured in a distinct aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, based on information from area administrators.

Moscow has increased strikes on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while officials has demanded "real steps" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.

"What's needed is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the America, Europe and the major economies - in providing air defence systems and applying sanctions," mentioned in a public message.

He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 rockets targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.

The energy minister said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were laboring to fix the damage.

A series of attacks hit electrical systems and apartment buildings in the capital.

Multiple people hurt in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from local officials.

Emergency response in the capital
Russian missiles damaged residential structures in Kyiv during the night

Local officials said the urban area experienced significant strikes overnight. A young boy lost their life and multiple civilians were injured.

The assaults succeed nights of aerial attacks in the area, parts of which remain under the control of Moscow's military.

All of Ukraine is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to identify.

Government officials told reporters that Moscow was purposely seeking to demolish the national power system, with strikes already impacting gas facilities.

Authorities confirmed energy workers and officials were preparing for more assaults.

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