Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to power cuts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
A number of civilians were hurt while inhabitants in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and encountered problems to water systems, according to local authorities.
Meanwhile, a minor was killed in a separate aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, as reported by local officials.
Moscow has escalated strikes on electrical systems over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "real steps" from allies to apply pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the US, the EU and the major economies - in delivering defensive weapons and implementing restrictions," mentioned in a online statement.
He said that 450 drones and over thirty missiles targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such strikes as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.
Government representatives said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were working to restore power.
A series of attacks damaged electrical systems and residential structures in Kyiv.
Five out of the nine people injured in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, according to municipal representatives.
Area administrators said the urban area came under significant strikes during nighttime hours. A minor died and three other people were hurt.
The strikes follow evenings of air raids in the territory, sections of which are occupied by invading troops.
The whole nation is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to spot.
National leaders told the media that Moscow was intentionally trying to demolish the country's energy grid, with attacks already disrupting fuel infrastructure.
He said utility staff and officials were anticipating more assaults.
