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Major Moscow's Strikes Cut Power Across Kyiv

Power facilities targeted in the region
Ukraine's power facilities have faced increased strikes in recent weeks

During the night, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to power cuts in extensive areas of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were wounded while residents in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and dealt with interruptions to water systems, per reports from local authorities.

Simultaneously, a young boy was killed in a distinct aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, according to local officials.

Russian forces has intensified strikes on energy facilities over recent weeks, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.

"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the US, the EU and the Group of Seven - in supplying protection systems and applying restrictions," was stated in a public message.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and over thirty projectiles attacked the country's power systems, characterizing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.

Energy officials said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were striving to repair systems.

A wave of strikes hit electrical systems and apartment buildings in the capital.

Multiple people wounded in the assaults on the city have been hospitalized, according to local officials.

Emergency response in the capital
Aerial weapons struck residential structures in the capital overnight

Local officials said the metropolitan region experienced significant strikes overnight. A young boy was killed and several individuals were wounded.

The attacks succeed periods of air raids in the region, sections of which remain under the control of Russian forces.

All of Ukraine is in a state of readiness for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to spot.

Authorities told the media that Moscow was deliberately attempting to demolish the national power system, with strikes already impacting gas facilities.

Officials stated technical personnel and officials were preparing for more assaults.

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