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Major Russian Attacks Eliminate Power Across Kyiv

Energy infrastructure targeted in the region
Ukraine's energy systems have come under increased attacks in recent weeks

Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have resulted in blackouts in multiple districts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were hurt while residents in the city's east were experienced blackouts and dealt with disruption to water systems, per reports from municipal leaders.

At the same time, a minor was killed in a distinct Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, based on information from area administrators.

Russian forces has increased assaults on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while the country's government has called for "substantial measures" from partner nations to apply pressure on Russia.

"The necessity is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in supplying protection systems and applying sanctions," was stated in a online statement.

Authorities reported that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 projectiles attacked the country's power systems, characterizing such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

Government representatives said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were striving to restore power.

A wave of strikes hit energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.

Multiple people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from local officials.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Aerial weapons struck residential structures in Kyiv overnight

Local officials said the urban area experienced intense attacks overnight. A minor was killed and several individuals were wounded.

The assaults come after evenings of air raids in the region, portions of which are currently controlled by invading troops.

The whole nation is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to spot.

Authorities told the media that Russia was deliberately attempting to damage the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already impacting fuel infrastructure.

Officials stated utility staff and government agencies were bracing for additional strikes.

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Elizabeth Davies

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