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Intensive Russian Assaults Eliminate Power Across Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities targeted in the region
Ukraine's energy systems have faced increased attacks in the past few days

Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have caused electricity outages in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were hurt while local people in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and encountered problems to water systems, according to city officials.

Meanwhile, a minor was lost their life in a separate assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, based on information from area administrators.

Russian forces has escalated attacks on power infrastructure over recent weeks, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "concrete actions" from allies to apply pressure on Moscow.

"What is required is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the US, European nations and the Group of Seven - in supplying defensive weapons and applying sanctions," was stated in a online statement.

Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 rockets attacked energy facilities, labeling such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.

Energy officials said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were striving to fix the damage.

A series of attacks damaged electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the strikes on the city have been taken to hospital, according to city authorities.

Rescue operations in the capital
Aerial weapons hit civilian homes in the capital overnight

Regional authorities said the city experienced significant strikes throughout the evening. A minor lost their life and three other people were injured.

The assaults succeed periods of air raids in the territory, portions of which are currently controlled by Russian forces.

The whole nation is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to identify.

Government officials told reporters that Russia was deliberately attempting to damage the national power system, with attacks already affecting gas facilities.

Authorities confirmed energy workers and officials were anticipating additional strikes.

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