Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused electricity outages in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were hurt while inhabitants in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and encountered problems to water supplies, per reports from local authorities.
At the same time, a minor was lost their life in a different assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southern area, based on information from regional authorities.
Russian forces has intensified strikes on electrical systems over recent weeks, while the country's government has requested "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the US, European nations and the G7 - in supplying defensive weapons and applying sanctions," was stated in a online statement.
Officials stated that 450 drones and more than 30 projectiles struck energy facilities, characterizing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.
The energy minister said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were working to restore power.
A series of attacks damaged electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Several of the people wounded in the assaults on the capital have been transported for medical care, according to municipal representatives.
Regional authorities said the urban area experienced intense attacks during nighttime hours. A minor lost their life and multiple civilians were wounded.
The attacks succeed evenings of aerial attacks in the territory, portions of which are currently controlled by Russian forces.
All of Ukraine is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to detect.
National leaders told journalists that Russia was deliberately attempting to demolish the country's energy grid, with attacks already impacting energy systems.
Officials stated utility staff and authorities were preparing for more assaults.
