Throughout the evening, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were wounded while residents in eastern districts were left without electricity and encountered interruptions to drinking water, as stated by local authorities.
At the same time, a seven-year-old child was killed in a distinct Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, as reported by regional authorities.
Moscow has intensified assaults on electrical systems over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "real steps" from partner nations to apply pressure on Russia.
"What is required is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the America, the EU and the Group of Seven - in providing air defence systems and implementing restrictions," he wrote in a online statement.
Officials stated that 450 drones and over thirty projectiles attacked energy facilities, characterizing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.
The energy minister said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were striving to restore power.
A wave of strikes hit power facilities and apartment buildings in Kyiv.
Several of the people injured in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from local officials.
Local officials said the city endured significant strikes during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child lost their life and multiple civilians were wounded.
The assaults succeed periods of air raids in the region, sections of which are occupied by Russian forces.
All of Ukraine is in a state of readiness for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are tougher to spot.
Authorities told the media that Russia was intentionally trying to damage the national power system, with attacks already disrupting fuel infrastructure.
Authorities confirmed energy workers and authorities were bracing for more assaults.
