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Major Russian Assaults Disrupt Power In Kyiv

Energy infrastructure under attack in the region
Ukraine's energy systems have faced escalating attacks in recent weeks

Throughout the evening, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to power cuts in extensive areas of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Nine people were wounded while residents in the city's east were experienced blackouts and dealt with problems to drinking water, according to city officials.

Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a distinct aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, based on information from area administrators.

Russian forces has increased assaults on energy facilities over recent weeks, while Ukrainian leadership has called for "real steps" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.

"The necessity is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the America, the EU and the G7 - in providing protection systems and implementing penalties," he wrote in a online statement.

He said that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles struck energy facilities, characterizing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

Government representatives said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were striving to fix the damage.

A barrage of missiles hit energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.

Five out of the nine people injured in the assaults on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from city authorities.

Rescue operations in the capital
Russian missiles hit residential structures in the capital throughout the evening

Local officials said the city came under intense attacks throughout the evening. A young boy was killed and three other people were hurt.

The attacks come after periods of bombing campaigns in the area, portions of which are occupied by Russian forces.

The entire country is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to detect.

National leaders told reporters that Moscow was deliberately attempting to damage the country's energy grid, with assaults already affecting fuel infrastructure.

Authorities confirmed utility staff and authorities were bracing for further attacks.

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