Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused electricity outages in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were injured while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and faced disruption to water systems, as stated by local authorities.
At the same time, a minor was killed in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, as reported by local officials.
Russian forces has intensified attacks on energy facilities over the past few days, while officials has requested "substantial measures" from partner nations to apply pressure on Russia.
"What is required is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the America, Europe and the G7 - in providing protection systems and implementing restrictions," he wrote in a public message.
He said that 450 drones and over thirty projectiles struck the country's power systems, characterizing such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
Government representatives said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were striving to repair systems.
A wave of strikes hit power facilities and apartment buildings in the capital.
Multiple people injured in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, according to local officials.
Regional authorities said the city experienced intense attacks during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child lost their life and multiple civilians were wounded.
The assaults follow periods of aerial attacks in the territory, sections of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
The entire country is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to identify.
Authorities told journalists that Moscow was deliberately attempting to demolish the national power system, with strikes already affecting fuel infrastructure.
Officials stated technical personnel and authorities were anticipating additional strikes.
