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Monday, October 12, 2026
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Intensive Moscow's Assaults Cut Electricity In Kyiv

Power facilities under attack in the region
Ukraine's energy systems have come under increased attacks in recent weeks

Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have caused blackouts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

Nine people were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and faced disruption to water systems, according to local authorities.

Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a distinct Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, according to area administrators.

Moscow has increased strikes on electrical systems over the past few days, while the country's government has called for "real steps" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.

"What is required is not window dressing but firm measures - from the US, European nations and the Group of Seven - in delivering air defence systems and enforcing penalties," he wrote in a social media post.

He said that numerous aerial vehicles and over thirty projectiles attacked energy facilities, labeling such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.

Energy officials said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were working to fix the damage.

A series of attacks struck energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Several of the people injured in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from city authorities.

Emergency response in the capital
Russian missiles hit residential structures in Kyiv throughout the evening

Local officials said the urban area came under intense attacks overnight. A seven-year-old child died and several individuals were injured.

The strikes follow nights of aerial attacks in the territory, portions of which are currently controlled by Russian forces.

The whole nation is in a state of readiness for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are harder to identify.

National leaders told journalists that Russia was purposely seeking to destroy the country's energy grid, with strikes already affecting gas facilities.

Authorities confirmed energy workers and authorities were preparing for further attacks.

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