Major Russian Strikes Cut Power Across Ukraine's Capital
During the night, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to power cuts in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.
Nine people were hurt while inhabitants in the city's east were left without electricity and encountered interruptions to water systems, as stated by local authorities.
Simultaneously, a minor was lost their life in a separate aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, based on information from local officials.
Moscow has increased attacks on power infrastructure over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "substantial measures" from international partners to exert influence on Moscow.
"What's needed is not window dressing but strong steps - from the US, European nations and the G7 - in delivering defensive weapons and implementing penalties," was stated in a public message.
Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen rockets targeted the country's power systems, describing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
Government representatives said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were striving to repair systems.
A barrage of missiles struck electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Multiple people hurt in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by city authorities.
Local officials said the city came under significant strikes overnight. A minor died and multiple civilians were hurt.
The attacks follow nights of bombing campaigns in the region, sections of which are occupied by invading troops.
The whole nation is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to spot.
National leaders told the media that Russia was purposely seeking to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already impacting energy systems.
He said utility staff and officials were anticipating additional strikes.
