Major Russian Strikes Cut Electricity Throughout Ukraine's Capital
Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have caused power cuts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were injured while local people in the city's east were plunged into darkness and faced disruption to drinking water, according to local authorities.
Simultaneously, a young boy was killed in a different Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, according to regional authorities.
Moscow has escalated strikes on energy facilities over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has called for "real steps" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in providing air defence systems and implementing penalties," was stated in a social media post.
Officials stated that 450 drones and several dozen rockets targeted the country's power systems, describing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Russia was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were laboring to fix the damage.
A series of attacks damaged energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.
Several of the people hurt in the strikes on the capital have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by municipal representatives.
Local officials said the city endured significant strikes during nighttime hours. A minor lost their life and several individuals were wounded.
The assaults succeed periods of air raids in the area, parts of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
The entire country is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to detect.
National leaders told journalists that Moscow was purposely seeking to damage the national power system, with assaults already affecting gas facilities.
He said energy workers and authorities were bracing for additional strikes.
