Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Several individuals were wounded while residents in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and encountered disruption to water supplies, as stated by city officials.
Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a different aerial attack in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, as reported by area administrators.
Moscow has escalated strikes on power infrastructure over the past few days, while officials has called for "real steps" from allies to exert influence on Moscow.
"What's needed is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the America, the EU and the major economies - in delivering defensive weapons and enforcing sanctions," was stated in a public message.
Authorities reported that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 missiles struck the country's power systems, characterizing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were working to repair systems.
A wave of strikes struck power facilities and civilian homes in the capital.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been hospitalized, per statements from local officials.
Regional authorities said the urban area came under intense attacks overnight. A minor died and three other people were injured.
The strikes come after evenings of aerial attacks in the area, sections of which remain under the control of invading troops.
The whole nation is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to detect.
Government officials told journalists that Russia was purposely seeking to damage the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already impacting energy systems.
He said utility staff and officials were preparing for further attacks.
