Skip to content
DirectHeadline

Large-scale Russian Strikes Eliminate Power In Ukraine's Capital

Power facilities targeted in the region
The country's power facilities have come under escalating strikes in the past few days

During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in power cuts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.

Nine people were wounded while local people in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and faced problems to drinking water, according to municipal leaders.

Simultaneously, a minor was fatally injured in a separate Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, according to area administrators.

Moscow has intensified attacks on energy facilities over recent weeks, while the country's government has requested "real steps" from partner nations to apply pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the US, Europe and the Group of Seven - in delivering air defence systems and implementing penalties," he wrote in a online statement.

Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 rockets targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as winter approaches.

Government representatives said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were laboring to restore power.

A series of attacks damaged energy infrastructure and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the assaults on the capital have been transported for medical care, per statements from local officials.

Rescue operations in the capital
Aerial weapons hit residential structures in the capital overnight

Regional authorities said the city endured heavy assaults throughout the evening. A minor died and three other people were injured.

The strikes come after periods of air raids in the area, sections of which are occupied by Russian forces.

All of Ukraine is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to spot.

Authorities told the media that Russia was deliberately attempting to damage the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already affecting gas facilities.

He said utility staff and officials were anticipating further attacks.

About the author

Amanda Vang

Award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience covering international affairs and investigative reporting.

DirectHeadline

Type to search articles.