Intensive Russian Assaults Cut Electricity Throughout Kyiv
Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have led to electricity outages in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were left without electricity and encountered problems to water supplies, according to city officials.
Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was killed in a separate Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, based on information from regional authorities.
Russian forces has intensified strikes on electrical systems over recent weeks, while the country's government has called for "concrete actions" from allies to apply pressure on Russia.
"The necessity is not window dressing but firm measures - from the America, Europe and the major economies - in delivering defensive weapons and applying sanctions," mentioned in a social media post.
Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles struck the country's power systems, characterizing such strikes as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.
Government representatives said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were working to repair systems.
A barrage of missiles struck energy infrastructure and residential structures in Kyiv.
Multiple people injured in the attacks on the city have been hospitalized, according to municipal representatives.
Regional authorities said the metropolitan region came under significant strikes throughout the evening. A young boy was killed and several individuals were wounded.
The attacks succeed periods of air raids in the territory, sections of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
All of Ukraine is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are tougher to identify.
National leaders told journalists that Russia was deliberately attempting to demolish the country's energy grid, with attacks already impacting energy systems.
Authorities confirmed utility staff and government agencies were bracing for more assaults.
