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Intensive Russian Assaults Disrupt Power In Kyiv

Energy infrastructure under attack in the region
Ukraine's power facilities have faced increased strikes in the past few days

During the night, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in electricity outages in multiple districts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

A number of civilians were injured while residents in eastern districts were left without electricity and faced interruptions to drinking water, according to local authorities.

Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a distinct Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, according to local officials.

Moscow has escalated attacks on power infrastructure over the past few days, while the country's government has requested "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the United States, European nations and the G7 - in delivering defensive weapons and implementing sanctions," was stated in a public message.

Authorities reported that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and over thirty rockets attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.

Energy officials said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were striving to restore power.

A series of attacks struck power facilities and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Several of the people injured in the attacks on the city have been hospitalized, as confirmed by local officials.

Rescue operations in the capital
Aerial weapons hit apartment buildings in Kyiv overnight

Regional authorities said the urban area came under significant strikes during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child died and three other people were injured.

The attacks succeed evenings of bombing campaigns in the region, portions of which remain under the control of invading troops.

All of Ukraine is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to detect.

National leaders told the media that Russia was purposely seeking to destroy the country's energy grid, with assaults already affecting gas facilities.

Authorities confirmed technical personnel and officials were anticipating more assaults.

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