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Major Moscow's Attacks Cut Power Across Kyiv

Power facilities targeted in the region
The country's power facilities have faced increased attacks in the past few days

Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have led to blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were hurt while inhabitants in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and encountered problems to water systems, according to local authorities.

Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was killed in a different assault in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, according to area administrators.

Russian forces has intensified strikes on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "real steps" from partner nations to exert influence on Moscow.

"What is required is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the United States, Europe and the Group of Seven - in providing defensive weapons and implementing restrictions," he wrote in a online statement.

He said that numerous aerial vehicles and several dozen projectiles targeted energy facilities, labeling such strikes as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

The energy minister said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were laboring to restore power.

A wave of strikes damaged energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the assaults on the city have been hospitalized, per statements from city authorities.

Emergency response in the capital
Aerial weapons damaged apartment buildings in Kyiv during the night

Regional authorities said the city endured intense attacks overnight. A minor died and several individuals were hurt.

The attacks follow evenings of aerial attacks in the region, sections of which are occupied by invading troops.

The entire country is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to identify.

Authorities told journalists that Moscow was intentionally trying to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already affecting fuel infrastructure.

He said energy workers and officials were anticipating more assaults.

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