Throughout the evening, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused blackouts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were wounded while inhabitants in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and dealt with interruptions to water systems, per reports from city officials.
Meanwhile, a young boy was killed in a separate Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, based on information from regional authorities.
Russian forces has increased assaults on power infrastructure over recent weeks, while Ukrainian leadership has called for "real steps" from allies to exert influence on Moscow.
"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the America, Europe and the G7 - in delivering protection systems and enforcing restrictions," was stated in a online statement.
Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and over thirty projectiles targeted energy facilities, labeling such strikes as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were striving to repair systems.
A series of attacks hit power facilities and civilian homes in the capital.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the strikes on the capital have been hospitalized, per statements from local officials.
Regional authorities said the urban area endured significant strikes during nighttime hours. A minor was killed and three other people were injured.
The assaults come after periods of air raids in the region, sections of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
The entire country is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to spot.
Government officials told the media that Moscow was deliberately attempting to damage the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already impacting gas facilities.
He said technical personnel and officials were anticipating additional strikes.
