Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Several individuals were hurt while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and encountered problems to drinking water, per reports from city officials.
Meanwhile, a minor was fatally injured in a different aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, based on information from regional authorities.
Russian forces has increased attacks on power infrastructure over recent weeks, while Ukrainian leadership has called for "substantial measures" from allies to exert influence on Russia.
"What is required is not window dressing but strong steps - from the US, Europe and the G7 - in providing air defence systems and enforcing sanctions," he wrote in a public message.
Authorities reported that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 missiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were working to restore power.
A series of attacks damaged energy infrastructure and residential structures in Kyiv.
Multiple people hurt in the assaults on the city have been hospitalized, according to municipal representatives.
Local officials said the urban area endured intense attacks overnight. A young boy was killed and multiple civilians were wounded.
The attacks come after nights of bombing campaigns in the area, portions of which are occupied by invading troops.
All of Ukraine is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to detect.
Authorities told reporters that Moscow was deliberately attempting to demolish the country's energy grid, with attacks already impacting energy systems.
Officials stated energy workers and officials were bracing for further attacks.
