Large-scale Moscow's Attacks Disrupt Electricity Across Kyiv
Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have led to blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were hurt while local people in eastern districts were left without electricity and encountered interruptions to water systems, per reports from municipal leaders.
Meanwhile, a young boy was lost their life in a separate Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, as reported by local officials.
Russian forces has escalated assaults on energy facilities over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "real steps" from international partners to exert influence on Russia.
"What is required is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the United States, European nations and the major economies - in supplying defensive weapons and applying restrictions," was stated in a online statement.
Authorities reported that 450 drones and several dozen rockets targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.
The energy minister said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were laboring to restore power.
A barrage of missiles hit electrical systems and residential structures in the capital.
Five out of the nine people injured in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by city authorities.
Regional authorities said the metropolitan region experienced heavy assaults throughout the evening. A minor lost their life and three other people were hurt.
The assaults follow periods of aerial attacks in the territory, sections of which are occupied by Russian forces.
All of Ukraine is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to spot.
Government officials told journalists that Russia was intentionally trying to demolish the national power system, with assaults already affecting energy systems.
He said energy workers and authorities were preparing for more assaults.
