Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have led to blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Several individuals were injured while local people in eastern districts were left without electricity and encountered problems to drinking water, as stated by municipal leaders.
At the same time, a young boy was fatally injured in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, based on information from regional authorities.
Moscow has escalated attacks on power infrastructure over recent weeks, while the country's government has demanded "substantial measures" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.
"What is required is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the America, Europe and the Group of Seven - in providing defensive weapons and implementing restrictions," he wrote in a public message.
He said that 450 drones and several dozen rockets targeted energy facilities, characterizing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.
Government representatives said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were working to restore power.
A barrage of missiles struck power facilities and apartment buildings in Kyiv.
Multiple people wounded in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from municipal representatives.
Regional authorities said the city came under intense attacks throughout the evening. A minor was killed and multiple civilians were hurt.
The assaults come after nights of air raids in the area, sections of which are occupied by invading troops.
The entire country is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to detect.
Government officials told journalists that Russia was deliberately attempting to destroy the national power system, with assaults already impacting fuel infrastructure.
Authorities confirmed utility staff and authorities were preparing for additional strikes.
