Major Russian Strikes Cut Power In Kyiv
Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have led to electricity outages in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
Several individuals were wounded while residents in eastern districts were left without electricity and encountered disruption to water systems, according to municipal leaders.
Meanwhile, a minor was fatally injured in a distinct Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, according to local officials.
Russian forces has escalated assaults on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while Ukrainian leadership has called for "concrete actions" from allies to apply pressure on Moscow.
"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the United States, Europe and the G7 - in delivering air defence systems and applying restrictions," he wrote in a public message.
Authorities reported that 450 drones and several dozen projectiles targeted energy facilities, labeling such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.
Energy officials said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were working to repair systems.
A series of attacks damaged power facilities and apartment buildings in the capital.
Multiple people injured in the assaults on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from municipal representatives.
Regional authorities said the metropolitan region experienced intense attacks during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child lost their life and three other people were injured.
The assaults come after nights of aerial attacks in the territory, portions of which remain under the control of Moscow's military.
All of Ukraine is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to identify.
Government officials told reporters that Moscow was deliberately attempting to damage the country's energy grid, with strikes already impacting gas facilities.
Officials stated utility staff and officials were preparing for further attacks.
