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Large-scale Moscow's Attacks Disrupt Power Throughout Ukraine's Capital

Energy infrastructure under attack in the region
Ukraine's energy systems have faced increased attacks in the past few days

Throughout the evening, Moscow's aerial assaults have resulted in power cuts in large parts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Nine people were injured while residents in the city's east were left without electricity and dealt with problems to water supplies, according to local authorities.

At the same time, a minor was fatally injured in a different aerial attack in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, as reported by regional authorities.

Moscow has escalated assaults on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while Ukrainian leadership has called for "concrete actions" from international partners to exert influence on Moscow.

"What's needed is not window dressing but strong steps - from the America, the EU and the Group of Seven - in supplying air defence systems and enforcing sanctions," mentioned in a public message.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles struck the country's power systems, characterizing such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.

Government representatives said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and repair crews were striving to repair systems.

A series of attacks hit power facilities and apartment buildings in the capital.

Multiple people wounded in the strikes on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from municipal representatives.

Emergency response in the capital
Projectiles damaged apartment buildings in Kyiv during the night

Regional authorities said the urban area experienced intense attacks throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child lost their life and three other people were injured.

The assaults come after nights of bombing campaigns in the region, parts of which are currently controlled by Russian forces.

The entire country is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to detect.

Government officials told the media that Russia was purposely seeking to damage the national power system, with assaults already impacting energy systems.

Officials stated energy workers and officials were preparing for more assaults.

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George Hanson

Lena is een ervaren onderwijsjournalist en studiekeuze-expert. Ze helpt scholieren met onafhankelijk advies.

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