Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused blackouts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
A number of civilians were hurt while inhabitants in the city's east were left without electricity and dealt with disruption to water systems, per reports from local authorities.
Simultaneously, a young boy was killed in a different aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, according to local officials.
Moscow has intensified assaults on power infrastructure over the past few days, while the country's government has called for "substantial measures" from allies to exert influence on Moscow.
"What is required is not window dressing but firm measures - from the United States, European nations and the Group of Seven - in delivering protection systems and applying penalties," mentioned in a public message.
Authorities reported that 450 drones and over thirty projectiles attacked the country's power systems, characterizing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.
Energy officials said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were laboring to restore power.
A barrage of missiles damaged energy infrastructure and residential structures in Kyiv.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the city have been taken to hospital, per statements from local officials.
Area administrators said the city endured significant strikes overnight. A seven-year-old child lost their life and multiple civilians were injured.
The strikes succeed periods of air raids in the area, sections of which remain under the control of invading troops.
The whole nation is in a state of readiness for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are harder to spot.
National leaders told the media that Moscow was purposely seeking to damage the country's energy grid, with attacks already impacting fuel infrastructure.
Officials stated utility staff and government agencies were anticipating further attacks.
