Major Russian Attacks Disrupt Electricity In Kyiv
Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have resulted in power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were wounded while inhabitants in eastern districts were left without electricity and faced interruptions to water systems, according to local authorities.
Meanwhile, a young boy was fatally injured in a different Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, according to area administrators.
Moscow has escalated assaults on electrical systems over the past few days, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from allies to apply pressure on Russia.
"What is required is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the United States, the EU and the Group of Seven - in supplying air defence systems and implementing restrictions," was stated in a online statement.
He said that numerous aerial vehicles and several dozen missiles struck the country's power systems, describing such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Russia was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were laboring to repair systems.
A series of attacks hit electrical systems and residential structures in the capital.
Several of the people wounded in the strikes on the capital have been hospitalized, as confirmed by city authorities.
Area administrators said the city experienced intense attacks during nighttime hours. A minor lost their life and several individuals were injured.
The assaults succeed evenings of bombing campaigns in the region, parts of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
All of Ukraine is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to detect.
Government officials told reporters that Russia was intentionally trying to damage the national power system, with attacks already impacting fuel infrastructure.
Authorities confirmed utility staff and authorities were preparing for further attacks.
