Major Russian Strikes Cut Power Throughout Ukraine's Capital
Throughout the evening, Russian missile and drone strikes have led to power cuts in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.
Several individuals were injured while inhabitants in the city's east were experienced blackouts and encountered disruption to drinking water, according to city officials.
At the same time, a young boy was fatally injured in a different Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, according to area administrators.
Moscow has increased attacks on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "real steps" from international partners to apply pressure on Moscow.
"The necessity is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the US, European nations and the major economies - in delivering air defence systems and applying penalties," was stated in a social media post.
He said that 450 drones and more than 30 rockets attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as winter approaches.
Energy officials said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were working to repair systems.
A barrage of missiles damaged electrical systems and residential structures in the capital.
Several of the people hurt in the attacks on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by municipal representatives.
Local officials said the metropolitan region experienced heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child lost their life and three other people were wounded.
The assaults come after periods of air raids in the area, portions of which are occupied by Russian forces.
The whole nation is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to detect.
Authorities told journalists that Russia was deliberately attempting to damage the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already impacting gas facilities.
Authorities confirmed utility staff and authorities were anticipating additional strikes.
