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Intensive Moscow's Strikes Cut Power Across Kyiv

Power facilities under attack in the region
The country's power facilities have faced escalating strikes in recent weeks

During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in large parts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Nine people were wounded while residents in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and encountered interruptions to water systems, as stated by municipal leaders.

At the same time, a minor was fatally injured in a distinct Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, according to local officials.

Russian forces has increased attacks on power infrastructure over the past few days, while the country's government has demanded "concrete actions" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.

"The necessity is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in delivering air defence systems and applying restrictions," was stated in a public message.

He said that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles struck the country's power systems, describing such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.

Government representatives said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were working to fix the damage.

A barrage of missiles struck energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.

Several of the people hurt in the assaults on the capital have been taken to hospital, according to municipal representatives.

Emergency response in the capital
Aerial weapons struck residential structures in Kyiv during the night

Regional authorities said the city experienced heavy assaults throughout the evening. A minor lost their life and multiple civilians were wounded.

The strikes come after nights of air raids in the area, sections of which are occupied by Moscow's military.

The whole nation is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to detect.

Authorities told journalists that Moscow was deliberately attempting to destroy the national power system, with attacks already disrupting gas facilities.

He said utility staff and officials were bracing for further attacks.

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