Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have resulted in blackouts in multiple districts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.
Nine people were hurt while local people in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and faced problems to drinking water, as stated by municipal leaders.
Simultaneously, a young boy was killed in a distinct aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, as reported by area administrators.
Moscow has escalated assaults on electrical systems over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "substantial measures" from allies to exert influence on Russia.
"The necessity is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the US, the EU and the Group of Seven - in providing defensive weapons and implementing penalties," was stated in a public message.
He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 missiles attacked energy facilities, labeling such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.
Energy officials said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were laboring to restore power.
A barrage of missiles damaged power facilities and residential structures in Kyiv.
Multiple people injured in the attacks on the city have been taken to hospital, per statements from municipal representatives.
Regional authorities said the urban area experienced intense attacks overnight. A minor lost their life and three other people were wounded.
The strikes succeed evenings of air raids in the area, parts of which remain under the control of Moscow's military.
The entire country is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to detect.
Authorities told reporters that Moscow was intentionally trying to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already affecting fuel infrastructure.
Officials stated utility staff and government agencies were preparing for more assaults.
