🔗 Share this article Major Russian Attacks Eliminate Power Across Kyiv The country's energy systems have faced increased attacks in the past few days Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have led to power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Nine people were wounded while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and encountered problems to water supplies, per reports from local authorities. Simultaneously, a young boy was killed in a separate assault in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, as reported by local officials. Russian forces has intensified assaults on power infrastructure over recent weeks, while the country's government has requested "real steps" from partner nations to increase pressure on Moscow. "What is required is not window dressing but strong steps - from the United States, the EU and the G7 - in providing protection systems and enforcing sanctions," was stated in a public message. He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and over thirty projectiles struck the country's power systems, describing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder. The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were striving to repair systems. A barrage of missiles damaged energy infrastructure and residential structures in Kyiv. Five out of the nine people wounded in the assaults on the capital have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by municipal representatives. Projectiles struck civilian homes in the capital during the night Local officials said the urban area endured heavy assaults throughout the evening. A minor died and three other people were hurt. The attacks follow periods of bombing campaigns in the area, parts of which remain under the control of Russian forces. The whole nation is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to detect. Government officials told the media that Moscow was purposely seeking to damage the country's energy grid, with strikes already affecting fuel infrastructure. Officials stated energy workers and government agencies were anticipating further attacks.