During the night, Russian aerial assaults have led to blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were wounded while residents in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and faced disruption to drinking water, as stated by local authorities.
Simultaneously, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a separate assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, according to regional authorities.
Russian forces has increased attacks on power infrastructure over the past few days, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from partner nations to apply pressure on Moscow.
"The necessity is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the US, Europe and the Group of Seven - in supplying defensive weapons and enforcing restrictions," was stated in a public message.
Authorities reported that 450 drones and several dozen projectiles struck the country's power systems, describing such strikes as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were laboring to repair systems.
A series of attacks damaged electrical systems and civilian homes in the capital.
Multiple people hurt in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from local officials.
Area administrators said the city experienced intense attacks during nighttime hours. A young boy was killed and multiple civilians were hurt.
The strikes succeed nights of bombing campaigns in the territory, sections of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
The whole nation is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to spot.
Authorities told journalists that Russia was purposely seeking to damage the country's energy grid, with attacks already disrupting energy systems.
Officials stated energy workers and government agencies were anticipating more assaults.
