During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused electricity outages in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were wounded while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and dealt with problems to drinking water, as stated by city officials.
At the same time, a young boy was killed in a different aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, based on information from regional authorities.
Moscow has increased assaults on electrical systems over recent weeks, while officials has called for "real steps" from allies to apply pressure on Moscow.
"What's needed is not window dressing but firm measures - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in supplying protection systems and applying penalties," mentioned in a public message.
Officials stated that 450 drones and several dozen missiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such assaults as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.
Government representatives said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and repair crews were striving to restore power.
A barrage of missiles damaged energy infrastructure and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Multiple people injured in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from city authorities.
Local officials said the metropolitan region experienced intense attacks overnight. A minor died and several individuals were injured.
The attacks follow periods of bombing campaigns in the area, parts of which remain under the control of invading troops.
All of Ukraine is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to detect.
Government officials told journalists that Russia was purposely seeking to demolish the country's energy grid, with assaults already impacting fuel infrastructure.
He said technical personnel and government agencies were anticipating more assaults.
