Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have resulted in electricity outages in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were injured while residents in eastern districts were left without electricity and faced disruption to drinking water, as stated by local authorities.
Simultaneously, a young boy was killed in a separate aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, as reported by local officials.
Russian forces has increased strikes on power infrastructure over recent weeks, while officials has requested "substantial measures" from allies to apply pressure on Russia.
"What is required is not window dressing but decisive action - from the America, the EU and the G7 - in supplying air defence systems and implementing restrictions," mentioned in a public message.
Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles targeted energy facilities, characterizing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.
The energy minister said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and repair crews were laboring to repair systems.
A barrage of missiles struck energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.
Five out of the nine people injured in the strikes on the city have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by local officials.
Local officials said the urban area experienced intense attacks during nighttime hours. A minor died and three other people were injured.
The attacks follow nights of aerial attacks in the territory, parts of which are currently controlled by Moscow's military.
The whole nation is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to identify.
Government officials told reporters that Moscow was purposely seeking to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already affecting gas facilities.
Officials stated energy workers and government agencies were preparing for additional strikes.
