In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russian missile and drone strikes have targeted Ukraine’s energy facilities, leading to widespread power outages and civilian casualties. Overnight attacks in Kyiv left nine people injured, with five requiring hospitalization, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Residents in eastern districts faced prolonged darkness and disruptions to water supplies. Meanwhile, in the Zaporizhzhia region, a seven-year-old child was killed, and three others were injured in a separate drone strike. Regional head Ivan Fedorov reported intense attacks in the area, which has been under Russian control for some time. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of deliberately targeting the country’s energy grid to create chaos and exert psychological pressure. Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk confirmed that repair crews are working to restore power after a ‘massive strike’ on facilities nationwide. The attacks have also damaged apartment buildings, with images released by Ukraine’s state emergency services showing firefighters battling blazes at a 10-story structure. The entire country remains on high alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to detect. Zelensky warned that Russia’s strategy aims to dismantle Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, with gas facilities already disrupted. Authorities and energy workers are preparing for further assaults as the conflict intensifies.