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Intensive Moscow's Strikes Disrupt Electricity Throughout Kyiv

Energy infrastructure targeted in Ukraine
Ukraine's energy systems have come under increased strikes in recent weeks

During the night, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have caused electricity outages in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.

Several individuals were injured while local people in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and dealt with interruptions to drinking water, according to municipal leaders.

Meanwhile, a young boy was fatally injured in a distinct aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, based on information from area administrators.

Russian forces has intensified attacks on energy facilities over recent weeks, while the country's government has demanded "substantial measures" from allies to exert influence on Russia.

"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the United States, the EU and the major economies - in providing air defence systems and applying sanctions," was stated in a social media post.

Officials stated that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles struck energy facilities, describing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.

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

A wave of strikes struck electrical systems and apartment buildings in the capital.

Several of the people wounded in the attacks on the capital have been hospitalized, per statements from municipal representatives.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Projectiles hit civilian homes in Kyiv overnight

Area administrators said the city experienced intense attacks throughout the evening. A minor was killed and several individuals were injured.

The attacks succeed evenings of air raids in the region, sections of which are currently controlled by Russian forces.

All of Ukraine is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to identify.

Government officials told journalists that Moscow was deliberately attempting to destroy the national power system, with assaults already disrupting energy systems.

He said technical personnel and authorities were bracing for further attacks.

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