Major Russian Attacks Cut Electricity Throughout Ukraine's Capital
Throughout the evening, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to electricity outages in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were wounded while local people in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and faced problems to water supplies, as stated by city officials.
Simultaneously, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a different Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, as reported by regional authorities.
Russian forces has increased strikes on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while the country's government has called for "real steps" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not window dressing but strong steps - from the US, European nations and the G7 - in providing defensive weapons and applying restrictions," was stated in a social media post.
He said that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
Energy officials said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were working to restore power.
A wave of strikes damaged electrical systems and residential structures in Kyiv.
Five out of the nine people wounded in the strikes on the city have been hospitalized, as confirmed by local officials.
Area administrators said the metropolitan region endured intense attacks throughout the evening. A minor lost their life and multiple civilians were wounded.
The assaults come after evenings of bombing campaigns in the region, sections of which remain under the control of Russian forces.
The whole nation is in a state of readiness for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to identify.
Authorities told reporters that Moscow was intentionally trying to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already impacting gas facilities.
Authorities confirmed energy workers and officials were bracing for further attacks.
