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Intensive Moscow's Assaults Disrupt Electricity Across Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities targeted in Ukraine
Ukraine's energy systems have faced increased attacks in the past few days

Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have caused electricity outages in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.

Several individuals were hurt while residents in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and dealt with interruptions to water supplies, as stated by city officials.

At the same time, a young boy was lost their life in a different aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, based on information from regional authorities.

Russian forces has escalated assaults on power infrastructure over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "real steps" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.

"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the United States, Europe and the G7 - in providing protection systems and enforcing sanctions," he wrote in a public message.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 projectiles attacked energy facilities, labeling such assaults as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.

The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were laboring to repair systems.

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

Multiple people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by city authorities.

Emergency response in Kyiv
Projectiles struck apartment buildings in the capital throughout the evening

Regional authorities said the metropolitan region came under significant strikes overnight. A minor died and several individuals were wounded.

The assaults come after evenings of aerial attacks in the region, sections of which are occupied by Russian forces.

All of Ukraine is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to detect.

Government officials told journalists that Moscow was intentionally trying to demolish the national power system, with assaults already affecting gas facilities.

Officials stated utility staff and government agencies were anticipating additional strikes.

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