Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have resulted in electricity outages in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Several individuals were hurt while inhabitants in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and encountered problems to water supplies, per reports from city officials.
Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a distinct Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, according to local officials.
Moscow has intensified assaults on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while officials has requested "substantial measures" from partner nations to increase pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not window dressing but strong steps - from the United States, the EU and the G7 - in delivering defensive weapons and implementing restrictions," mentioned in a social media post.
Officials stated that 450 drones and several dozen missiles targeted the country's power systems, describing such strikes as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
Energy officials said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were striving to fix the damage.
A series of attacks struck energy infrastructure and residential structures in Kyiv.
Multiple people hurt in the attacks on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by city authorities.
Regional authorities said the city experienced heavy assaults throughout the evening. A young boy was killed and three other people were wounded.
The strikes succeed evenings of bombing campaigns in the territory, sections of which are occupied by Russian forces.
All of Ukraine is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to spot.
Government officials told the media that Russia was purposely seeking to damage the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already affecting gas facilities.
Officials stated technical personnel and government agencies were preparing for further attacks.
