Large-scale Russian Attacks Cut Electricity Across Ukraine's Capital
Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in electricity outages in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.
Several individuals were wounded while inhabitants in the city's east were left without electricity and faced disruption to water supplies, per reports from city officials.
At the same time, a young boy was fatally injured in a separate aerial attack in the southeastern region in the southern area, as reported by regional authorities.
Moscow has escalated assaults on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while the country's government has demanded "substantial measures" from international partners to exert influence on Moscow.
"What's needed is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the America, European nations and the Group of Seven - in delivering air defence systems and implementing penalties," he wrote in a public message.
Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and over thirty missiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.
Government representatives said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were working to repair systems.
A wave of strikes damaged electrical systems and civilian homes in the capital.
Multiple people hurt in the attacks on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by city authorities.
Local officials said the metropolitan region experienced intense attacks during nighttime hours. A minor lost their life and three other people were injured.
The strikes come after nights of air raids in the territory, portions of which remain under the control of invading troops.
All of Ukraine is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to spot.
National leaders told journalists that Russia was purposely seeking to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already impacting energy systems.
He said technical personnel and officials were preparing for further attacks.
