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Intensive Russian Strikes Cut Power Throughout Kyiv

Power facilities under attack in the region
Ukraine's power facilities have faced increased strikes in the past few days

During the night, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to power cuts in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were hurt while residents in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and encountered interruptions to water systems, as stated by local authorities.

At the same time, a seven-year-old child was killed in a distinct aerial attack in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, based on information from local officials.

Moscow has increased assaults on power infrastructure over recent weeks, while the country's government has requested "real steps" from international partners to increase pressure on Moscow.

"What is required is not window dressing but decisive action - from the America, the EU and the Group of Seven - in supplying air defence systems and implementing restrictions," he wrote in a public message.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and several dozen rockets targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as winter approaches.

Energy officials said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were working to restore power.

A wave of strikes hit electrical systems and apartment buildings in the capital.

Multiple people hurt in the assaults on the city have been taken to hospital, per statements from local officials.

Rescue operations in the capital
Russian missiles damaged apartment buildings in Kyiv throughout the evening

Local officials said the metropolitan region endured intense attacks throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child was killed and three other people were injured.

The strikes follow nights of air raids in the region, portions of which are occupied by Moscow's military.

The whole nation is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to spot.

Authorities told reporters that Russia was purposely seeking to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already impacting gas facilities.

Officials stated technical personnel and authorities were preparing for further attacks.

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Matthew Barrett

A tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering emerging technologies and digital trends across Europe.

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