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Major Russian Strikes Disrupt Electricity Across Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure targeted in the region
The country's energy systems have faced increased strikes in the past few days

Throughout the evening, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to electricity outages in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

Several individuals were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were left without electricity and dealt with problems to water supplies, per reports from local authorities.

At the same time, a young boy was killed in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, according to regional authorities.

Russian forces has escalated strikes on power infrastructure over the past few days, while officials has requested "concrete actions" from international partners to exert influence on Moscow.

"What's needed is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the America, European nations and the major economies - in providing protection systems and enforcing restrictions," was stated in a public message.

Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 rockets struck energy facilities, labeling such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.

Energy officials said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were striving to repair systems.

A series of attacks hit energy infrastructure and civilian homes in the capital.

Several of the people hurt in the strikes on the capital have been transported for medical care, per statements from local officials.

Emergency response in the capital
Aerial weapons damaged apartment buildings in Kyiv throughout the evening

Local officials said the urban area experienced intense attacks throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child was killed and several individuals were wounded.

The assaults succeed nights of air raids in the area, sections of which are currently controlled by Moscow's military.

The whole nation is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are harder to spot.

Government officials told reporters that Moscow was purposely seeking to damage the country's energy grid, with attacks already affecting energy systems.

Officials stated technical personnel and officials were preparing for additional strikes.

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