Major Moscow's Attacks Cut Electricity Across Ukraine's Capital
Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were wounded while inhabitants in eastern districts were left without electricity and encountered problems to water supplies, as stated by local authorities.
Meanwhile, a minor was fatally injured in a distinct Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southern area, according to regional authorities.
Moscow has increased attacks on energy facilities over recent weeks, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "concrete actions" from partner nations to exert influence on Moscow.
"What is required is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the America, European nations and the Group of Seven - in supplying defensive weapons and applying restrictions," was stated in a social media post.
He said that 450 drones and more than 30 rockets struck the country's power systems, labeling such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as temperatures become colder.
The energy minister said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were striving to restore power.
A wave of strikes damaged energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in Kyiv.
Several of the people hurt in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from city authorities.
Regional authorities said the metropolitan region experienced significant strikes overnight. A seven-year-old child died and three other people were hurt.
The attacks succeed nights of bombing campaigns in the region, portions of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
All of Ukraine is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to detect.
Government officials told reporters that Russia was deliberately attempting to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already impacting gas facilities.
Authorities confirmed energy workers and government agencies were bracing for further attacks.
