Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have caused power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were injured while local people in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and encountered disruption to drinking water, per reports from local authorities.
At the same time, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a separate Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, as reported by regional authorities.
Russian forces has intensified attacks on power infrastructure over recent weeks, while officials has demanded "real steps" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.
"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the America, the EU and the G7 - in supplying protection systems and enforcing restrictions," mentioned in a social media post.
Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 missiles attacked the country's power systems, labeling such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as temperatures become colder.
The energy minister said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were striving to repair systems.
A series of attacks damaged electrical systems and residential structures in Kyiv.
Several of the people injured in the attacks on the city have been hospitalized, according to municipal representatives.
Local officials said the metropolitan region endured significant strikes during nighttime hours. A minor was killed and several individuals were injured.
The assaults follow periods of bombing campaigns in the territory, portions of which are occupied by Russian forces.
The entire country is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to spot.
Government officials told journalists that Russia was intentionally trying to destroy the country's energy grid, with attacks already disrupting fuel infrastructure.
Officials stated utility staff and authorities were bracing for more assaults.
