Large-scale Russian Attacks Disrupt Power In Ukraine's Capital
Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to blackouts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
Nine people were injured while inhabitants in the city's east were left without electricity and encountered problems to drinking water, as stated by city officials.
Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was killed in a separate aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, based on information from area administrators.
Moscow has increased strikes on electrical systems over the past few days, while the country's government has demanded "concrete actions" from partner nations to exert influence on Russia.
"What's needed is not window dressing but strong steps - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in providing air defence systems and implementing penalties," was stated in a public message.
Authorities reported that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen missiles targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such strikes as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.
Government representatives said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were striving to fix the damage.
A series of attacks damaged power facilities and apartment buildings in Kyiv.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from municipal representatives.
Regional authorities said the metropolitan region experienced significant strikes during nighttime hours. A minor died and three other people were injured.
The assaults follow periods of air raids in the region, sections of which are occupied by Russian forces.
All of Ukraine is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to detect.
Government officials told reporters that Russia was intentionally trying to demolish the country's energy grid, with assaults already impacting fuel infrastructure.
He said technical personnel and officials were preparing for additional strikes.
