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Intensive Moscow's Strikes Cut Power In Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities targeted in Ukraine
The country's energy systems have faced escalating attacks in the past few days

During the night, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to blackouts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were wounded while residents in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and dealt with interruptions to water supplies, as stated by city officials.

Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, based on information from regional authorities.

Russian forces has intensified assaults on energy facilities over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "real steps" from international partners to exert influence on Russia.

"What is required is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the America, European nations and the Group of Seven - in delivering air defence systems and applying sanctions," mentioned in a social media post.

Officials stated that 450 drones and more than 30 rockets attacked the country's power systems, characterizing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

Energy officials said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were working to repair systems.

A wave of strikes damaged power facilities and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Several of the people wounded in the attacks on the city have been taken to hospital, according to city authorities.

Emergency response in the capital
Aerial weapons struck civilian homes in Kyiv overnight

Regional authorities said the urban area came under heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A minor lost their life and several individuals were wounded.

The assaults follow periods of air raids in the territory, parts of which are occupied by Russian forces.

The entire country is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to spot.

Authorities told journalists that Russia was purposely seeking to damage the national power system, with strikes already disrupting gas facilities.

Officials stated technical personnel and authorities were preparing for further attacks.

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Jennifer Baker

Renewable energy consultant with over a decade of experience in solar and wind project development across Europe.

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