During the night, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to electricity outages in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were injured while residents in the city's east were plunged into darkness and faced problems to water systems, per reports from municipal leaders.
Simultaneously, a minor was lost their life in a different aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, based on information from local officials.
Russian forces has escalated strikes on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while the country's government has called for "substantial measures" from allies to exert influence on Moscow.
"What is required is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the US, European nations and the Group of Seven - in providing air defence systems and applying penalties," was stated in a public message.
Authorities reported that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen projectiles struck energy facilities, characterizing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as winter approaches.
Energy officials said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were working to fix the damage.
A barrage of missiles struck power facilities and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Multiple people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been hospitalized, per statements from municipal representatives.
Local officials said the city experienced significant strikes overnight. A minor lost their life and several individuals were wounded.
The assaults come after periods of bombing campaigns in the territory, sections of which remain under the control of invading troops.
The whole nation is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to detect.
Authorities told journalists that Russia was deliberately attempting to damage the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already impacting gas facilities.
Officials stated energy workers and officials were anticipating more assaults.
