Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
Nine people were hurt while inhabitants in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and dealt with disruption to water systems, per reports from municipal leaders.
At the same time, a young boy was killed in a distinct aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, according to area administrators.
Russian forces has increased strikes on energy facilities over the past few days, while officials has requested "real steps" from partner nations to exert influence on Russia.
"What's needed is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the United States, European nations and the Group of Seven - in delivering air defence systems and applying restrictions," he wrote in a social media post.
Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 projectiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were working to restore power.
A barrage of missiles struck energy infrastructure and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Multiple people wounded in the attacks on the city have been hospitalized, according to city authorities.
Local officials said the city experienced significant strikes overnight. A seven-year-old child lost their life and multiple civilians were injured.
The assaults come after nights of bombing campaigns in the area, sections of which remain under the control of invading troops.
The entire country is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to spot.
Government officials told the media that Moscow was purposely seeking to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already disrupting energy systems.
He said technical personnel and authorities were bracing for additional strikes.
