Large-scale Russian Strikes Disrupt Electricity Across Kyiv
Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.
Several individuals were injured while residents in eastern neighborhoods were plunged into darkness and dealt with interruptions to water systems, per reports from city officials.
Simultaneously, a young boy was killed in a distinct aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, based on information from regional authorities.
Moscow has escalated attacks on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "real steps" from international partners to apply pressure on Russia.
"What is required is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the United States, the EU and the major economies - in delivering protection systems and applying penalties," was stated in a social media post.
Officials stated that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles attacked the country's power systems, describing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were striving to restore power.
A series of attacks struck power facilities and apartment buildings in Kyiv.
Several of the people wounded in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by city authorities.
Area administrators said the city endured heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A minor was killed and multiple civilians were injured.
The assaults succeed periods of air raids in the territory, parts of which remain under the control of invading troops.
All of Ukraine is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to spot.
National leaders told journalists that Russia was deliberately attempting to demolish the national power system, with attacks already affecting fuel infrastructure.
He said energy workers and authorities were bracing for additional strikes.
