Russian strikes reduce power in the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv

The Russian rocket and drones overnight caused the power supply to large parts of the capital of Ukraine, Kiev.

Nine people were injured while residents in the eastern regions were immersed in darkness and were confronted with interruptions of water supply, said city mayor Vitaly Klitschko.

Meanwhile, a seven -year -old child was killed in a separate Russian strike of drones in the area of ​​attachment in the southeastern part of the country, according to the Ukrainian regional leader.

In recent weeks, Moscow has escalated attacks on energy facilities, while Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski has accused Russia of trying to “create chaos and to apply psychological pressure.”

Ukraine’s Energy Minister Svitana Hirchuk said Russia “was” applying a large -scale strike “on the facilities across the country on Thursday, adding that repair crews are working to restore power.

A wave of struck impact energy infrastructure and residential buildings in Kyiv.

Five of the nine people injured at strikes in the capital were taken to hospital, Klitschko said.

The images of firefighters who put flames in a 10-storey building were released by Ukraine’s state emergency services.

Ivan Fedorov, the regional leader of the attachment, said the city had fallen under intense attacks overnight. A seven -year -old child died and three other people were injured.

Attacks follow nights of air raids in the region, parts of which Russia is currently controlingS

The whole Ukraine is alert for Kinzhal hypersonic rocket launches, which are more difficult to detect.

Zelenski told reporters on Thursday that Russia deliberately tries to demolish the country’s energy network, with attacks already violating gas facilities.

He said that energy workers and authorities are being encouraged for more attacks.