Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Nine people were injured while residents in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and faced disruption to water supplies, as reported by the city's mayor Vitali Klitschko. In a separate incident, a seven-year-old child died in a Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area.
Moscow has escalated attacks on energy facilities over recent weeks, prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to demand for 'real steps' from allies in applying pressure to Russia. He emphasized the need for definitive action from the United States, Europe, and the G7, particularly in providing air defense systems.
Ukraine's Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that Russia was inflicting a 'massive strike,' with repair crews urgently working to restore power. Images shared by the state emergency services show firefighters battling blazes at a 10-storey building in Kyiv.
In Zaporizhzhia, regional head Ivan Fedorov reported intense overnight attacks, with the confirmed death of the young child and injuries caused to three others. As tensions rise, all of Ukraine remains on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which pose a greater detection challenge. Zelensky reiterated that Russia aims to dismantle Ukraine's energy grid, preparing the country for more attacks.
Moscow has escalated attacks on energy facilities over recent weeks, prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to demand for 'real steps' from allies in applying pressure to Russia. He emphasized the need for definitive action from the United States, Europe, and the G7, particularly in providing air defense systems.
Ukraine's Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that Russia was inflicting a 'massive strike,' with repair crews urgently working to restore power. Images shared by the state emergency services show firefighters battling blazes at a 10-storey building in Kyiv.
In Zaporizhzhia, regional head Ivan Fedorov reported intense overnight attacks, with the confirmed death of the young child and injuries caused to three others. As tensions rise, all of Ukraine remains on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which pose a greater detection challenge. Zelensky reiterated that Russia aims to dismantle Ukraine's energy grid, preparing the country for more attacks.
