Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have led to blackouts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
Nine people were hurt while inhabitants in eastern districts were left without electricity and faced disruption to water supplies, per reports from municipal leaders.
Simultaneously, a young boy was lost their life in a separate aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, as reported by local officials.
Russian forces has intensified strikes on electrical systems over the past few days, while the country's government has demanded "substantial measures" from allies to apply pressure on Moscow.
"What's needed is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the United States, Europe and the G7 - in providing protection systems and implementing sanctions," he wrote in a public message.
He said that 450 drones and more than 30 projectiles attacked energy facilities, describing such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
Energy officials said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were striving to fix the damage.
A barrage of missiles struck energy infrastructure and civilian homes in the capital.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the strikes on the capital have been hospitalized, according to local officials.
Regional authorities said the city came under intense attacks throughout the evening. A minor died and several individuals were wounded.
The assaults come after nights of aerial attacks in the area, sections of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
All of Ukraine is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are tougher to spot.
National leaders told the media that Russia was intentionally trying to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already affecting energy systems.
Officials stated technical personnel and government agencies were anticipating further attacks.
