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Intensive Russian Strikes Disrupt Power Across Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure under attack in the region
Ukraine's power facilities have come under escalating strikes in recent weeks

Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to blackouts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

Nine people were injured while local people in the city's east were experienced blackouts and encountered problems to water systems, per reports from municipal leaders.

At the same time, a minor was fatally injured in a separate assault in the southeastern region in the southern area, according to area administrators.

Russian forces has increased assaults on electrical systems over the past few days, while the country's government has called for "real steps" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.

"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the US, the EU and the Group of Seven - in supplying air defence systems and enforcing penalties," was stated in a social media post.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and several dozen rockets targeted the country's power systems, labeling such attacks as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as the weather cools.

Energy officials said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were laboring to repair systems.

A barrage of missiles hit energy infrastructure and residential structures in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people wounded in the strikes on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from municipal representatives.

Rescue operations in the capital
Projectiles hit civilian homes in Kyiv overnight

Local officials said the city experienced significant strikes throughout the evening. A minor lost their life and three other people were injured.

The attacks follow evenings of bombing campaigns in the area, portions of which are currently controlled by Russian forces.

All of Ukraine is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to identify.

National leaders told the media that Russia was purposely seeking to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already impacting fuel infrastructure.

Authorities confirmed technical personnel and authorities were bracing for further attacks.

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