Intensive Moscow's Assaults Cut Power In Ukraine's Capital
During the night, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to electricity outages in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
A number of civilians were injured while inhabitants in the city's east were experienced blackouts and faced interruptions to water supplies, per reports from local authorities.
At the same time, a young boy was lost their life in a separate aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, based on information from area administrators.
Russian forces has escalated strikes on energy facilities over the past few days, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.
"What is required is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the United States, the EU and the major economies - in delivering protection systems and enforcing sanctions," he wrote in a social media post.
Authorities reported that 450 drones and several dozen missiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.
The energy minister said Russia was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were striving to restore power.
A barrage of missiles damaged energy infrastructure and civilian homes in the capital.
Multiple people injured in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, according to local officials.
Area administrators said the metropolitan region came under intense attacks overnight. A minor was killed and multiple civilians were hurt.
The assaults come after nights of air raids in the area, parts of which remain under the control of Russian forces.
The whole nation is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to identify.
Government officials told the media that Russia was purposely seeking to damage the country's energy grid, with attacks already disrupting fuel infrastructure.
He said utility staff and authorities were preparing for additional strikes.
