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Intensive Moscow's Assaults Cut Electricity In Ukraine's Capital

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

Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have caused blackouts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were wounded while local people in eastern districts were left without electricity and encountered problems to water systems, as stated by municipal leaders.

At the same time, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a distinct assault in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, according to regional authorities.

Russian forces has intensified assaults on power infrastructure over the past few days, while officials has requested "real steps" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the US, Europe and the G7 - in supplying defensive weapons and enforcing sanctions," mentioned in a public message.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and several dozen rockets struck the country's power systems, labeling such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as the weather cools.

Energy officials said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were working to restore power.

A series of attacks struck energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.

Multiple people wounded in the attacks on the capital have been hospitalized, according to city authorities.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Projectiles hit apartment buildings in Kyiv throughout the evening

Local officials said the city came under significant strikes throughout the evening. A young boy died and several individuals were hurt.

The assaults come after periods of air raids in the area, sections of which remain under the control of Moscow's military.

The entire country is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to spot.

Government officials told the media that Russia was purposely seeking to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already disrupting gas facilities.

Authorities confirmed technical personnel and government agencies were preparing for further attacks.

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