Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were hurt while local people in the city's east were plunged into darkness and encountered disruption to water supplies, per reports from local authorities.
Simultaneously, a minor was fatally injured in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, according to area administrators.
Moscow has escalated assaults on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while the country's government has called for "real steps" from allies to exert influence on Russia.
"The necessity is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the United States, Europe and the G7 - in supplying air defence systems and applying restrictions," mentioned in a public message.
He said that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 rockets struck energy facilities, labeling such assaults as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
Government representatives said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were working to restore power.
A barrage of missiles hit electrical systems and residential structures in the capital.
Multiple people wounded in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by municipal representatives.
Local officials said the metropolitan region endured intense attacks throughout the evening. A young boy lost their life and several individuals were injured.
The assaults follow periods of aerial attacks in the region, parts of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
The whole nation is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to detect.
Government officials told journalists that Russia was deliberately attempting to destroy the national power system, with attacks already affecting gas facilities.
Authorities confirmed energy workers and officials were bracing for more assaults.
