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Large-scale Russian Attacks Disrupt Power Throughout Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure targeted in Ukraine
The country's power facilities have faced escalating attacks in recent weeks

Throughout the evening, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were hurt while residents in eastern districts were left without electricity and encountered problems to water systems, according to local authorities.

Meanwhile, a minor was lost their life in a separate assault in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, as reported by local officials.

Russian forces has escalated attacks on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from partner nations to increase pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the America, the EU and the G7 - in delivering protection systems and implementing sanctions," mentioned in a public message.

Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 projectiles attacked energy facilities, describing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.

The energy minister said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were striving to restore power.

A series of attacks damaged electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Several of the people wounded in the strikes on the capital have been hospitalized, as confirmed by municipal representatives.

Rescue operations in the capital
Projectiles struck apartment buildings in the capital during the night

Local officials said the urban area came under significant strikes overnight. A minor was killed and several individuals were hurt.

The strikes succeed evenings of aerial attacks in the territory, sections of which remain under the control of Russian forces.

The whole nation is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to identify.

Authorities told the media that Russia was purposely seeking to destroy the national power system, with attacks already disrupting gas facilities.

Authorities confirmed utility staff and government agencies were preparing for more assaults.

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