Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were hurt while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were plunged into darkness and dealt with problems to drinking water, according to municipal leaders.
At the same time, a minor was killed in a different aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, as reported by area administrators.
Russian forces has escalated strikes on power infrastructure over the past few days, while the country's government has called for "concrete actions" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.
"What is required is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the United States, European nations and the major economies - in providing protection systems and applying sanctions," he wrote in a social media post.
He said that 450 drones and several dozen missiles struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.
Government representatives said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were working to fix the damage.
A wave of strikes damaged electrical systems and apartment buildings in the capital.
Multiple people wounded in the attacks on the capital have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by local officials.
Area administrators said the metropolitan region experienced significant strikes throughout the evening. A young boy lost their life and three other people were injured.
The strikes succeed evenings of air raids in the area, sections of which are currently controlled by Russian forces.
The whole nation is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to spot.
National leaders told the media that Moscow was purposely seeking to demolish the country's energy grid, with attacks already affecting fuel infrastructure.
Authorities confirmed energy workers and authorities were bracing for additional strikes.
