Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have led to electricity outages in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were hurt while inhabitants in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and faced interruptions to drinking water, per reports from municipal leaders.
At the same time, a young boy was lost their life in a separate Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southern area, based on information from area administrators.
Russian forces has increased assaults on electrical systems over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "real steps" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the United States, the EU and the Group of Seven - in delivering defensive weapons and applying sanctions," he wrote in a online statement.
Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 missiles targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.
The energy minister said Russia was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were working to repair systems.
A barrage of missiles hit power facilities and civilian homes in the capital.
Several of the people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by local officials.
Local officials said the urban area endured significant strikes overnight. A young boy died and three other people were injured.
The attacks succeed evenings of air raids in the area, sections of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
The entire country is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to spot.
Government officials told journalists that Russia was intentionally trying to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already disrupting gas facilities.
Authorities confirmed utility staff and authorities were preparing for further attacks.
