Major Moscow's Attacks Cut Electricity Across Kyiv
During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have led to power cuts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Several individuals were injured while local people in eastern districts were left without electricity and encountered interruptions to drinking water, as stated by city officials.
At the same time, a young boy was lost their life in a different Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, according to area administrators.
Russian forces has increased assaults on electrical systems over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "real steps" from partner nations to apply pressure on Moscow.
"The necessity is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the US, Europe and the Group of Seven - in providing air defence systems and enforcing restrictions," he wrote in a social media post.
He said that 450 drones and more than 30 rockets targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such assaults as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were striving to restore power.
A wave of strikes hit energy infrastructure and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from city authorities.
Local officials said the metropolitan region endured significant strikes throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child was killed and three other people were wounded.
The attacks succeed evenings of air raids in the territory, sections of which remain under the control of Russian forces.
All of Ukraine is in a state of readiness for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to detect.
Authorities told reporters that Moscow was intentionally trying to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already disrupting gas facilities.
He said technical personnel and government agencies were bracing for additional strikes.
