Large-scale Russian Attacks Eliminate Electricity Throughout Ukraine's Capital
During the night, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were injured while residents in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and faced problems to water supplies, according to local authorities.
Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a separate assault in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, as reported by regional authorities.
Russian forces has increased assaults on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while Ukrainian leadership has called for "substantial measures" from international partners to apply pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the United States, Europe and the Group of Seven - in delivering protection systems and applying sanctions," he wrote in a public message.
Authorities reported that numerous aerial vehicles and several dozen missiles targeted energy facilities, labeling such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.
Energy officials said Russia was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were working to fix the damage.
A series of attacks struck energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.
Several of the people injured in the assaults on the capital have been transported for medical care, per statements from municipal representatives.
Regional authorities said the metropolitan region endured intense attacks overnight. A young boy lost their life and three other people were wounded.
The attacks follow nights of aerial attacks in the region, parts of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
All of Ukraine is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to spot.
Authorities told journalists that Moscow was intentionally trying to damage the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already disrupting gas facilities.
Officials stated utility staff and authorities were anticipating additional strikes.
