Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in power cuts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were hurt while residents in the city's east were experienced blackouts and faced disruption to water supplies, per reports from municipal leaders.
Meanwhile, a minor was fatally injured in a distinct Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, as reported by regional authorities.
Moscow has escalated assaults on power infrastructure over the past few days, while officials has requested "real steps" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.
"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the America, Europe and the major economies - in delivering air defence systems and implementing restrictions," was stated in a social media post.
Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 rockets targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were laboring to restore power.
A barrage of missiles damaged electrical systems and civilian homes in the capital.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the strikes on the capital have been hospitalized, as confirmed by municipal representatives.
Regional authorities said the city experienced significant strikes throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child lost their life and multiple civilians were wounded.
The attacks come after nights of aerial attacks in the region, portions of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
The whole nation is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are tougher to detect.
Authorities told the media that Russia was intentionally trying to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already affecting gas facilities.
Officials stated technical personnel and officials were preparing for additional strikes.
