Large-scale Russian Attacks Cut Power In Kyiv
Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
A number of civilians were injured while residents in eastern neighborhoods were plunged into darkness and faced interruptions to drinking water, according to city officials.
At the same time, a young boy was killed in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, according to local officials.
Moscow has increased assaults on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while officials has demanded "real steps" from partner nations to apply pressure on Russia.
"What is required is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the United States, the EU and the major economies - in delivering air defence systems and applying restrictions," was stated in a social media post.
He said that numerous aerial vehicles and over thirty rockets struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.
Government representatives said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were working to repair systems.
A series of attacks struck energy infrastructure and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by local officials.
Area administrators said the city endured heavy assaults throughout the evening. A young boy was killed and multiple civilians were hurt.
The strikes come after periods of aerial attacks in the region, parts of which are currently controlled by Moscow's military.
The whole nation is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to detect.
National leaders told reporters that Moscow was purposely seeking to damage the national power system, with strikes already disrupting fuel infrastructure.
Officials stated energy workers and government agencies were bracing for more assaults.