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Intensive Russian Strikes Disrupt Electricity In Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure under attack in the region
Ukraine's energy systems have come under increased strikes in the past few days

During the night, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have caused blackouts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

Nine people were injured while residents in the city's east were left without electricity and encountered disruption to water systems, per reports from city officials.

At the same time, a seven-year-old child was killed in a separate Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, as reported by local officials.

Russian forces has intensified strikes on electrical systems over recent weeks, while the country's government has demanded "concrete actions" from partner nations to exert influence on Russia.

"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the United States, Europe and the major economies - in providing air defence systems and applying sanctions," was stated in a online statement.

He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 missiles attacked the country's power systems, labeling such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.

Energy officials said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were laboring to repair systems.

A wave of strikes hit energy infrastructure and residential structures in the capital.

Five out of the nine people wounded in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by city authorities.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Projectiles damaged civilian homes in the capital throughout the evening

Local officials said the city endured intense attacks overnight. A seven-year-old child died and multiple civilians were hurt.

The attacks come after evenings of bombing campaigns in the region, portions of which are occupied by invading troops.

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

National leaders told reporters that Moscow was purposely seeking to demolish the country's energy grid, with assaults already disrupting gas facilities.

He said energy workers and authorities were bracing for more assaults.

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