Intensive Moscow's Attacks Disrupt Electricity In Ukraine's Capital
During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have led to electricity outages in extensive areas of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.
Nine people were hurt while residents in the city's east were experienced blackouts and dealt with disruption to drinking water, according to city officials.
At the same time, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a separate Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, based on information from regional authorities.
Moscow has intensified strikes on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while officials has demanded "real steps" from allies to exert influence on Russia.
"What is required is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the United States, Europe and the Group of Seven - in providing air defence systems and implementing restrictions," mentioned in a social media post.
Authorities reported that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 projectiles attacked the country's power systems, describing such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.
Energy officials said Russia was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were working to fix the damage.
A series of attacks damaged energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in Kyiv.
Several of the people wounded in the attacks on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by city authorities.
Regional authorities said the city endured heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A minor lost their life and three other people were hurt.
The assaults succeed nights of bombing campaigns in the area, parts of which remain under the control of invading troops.
All of Ukraine is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to identify.
National leaders told reporters that Russia was purposely seeking to demolish the country's energy grid, with assaults already affecting gas facilities.
Authorities confirmed technical personnel and government agencies were bracing for more assaults.
