During the night, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to electricity outages in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
Several individuals were hurt while residents in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and faced disruption to water systems, as stated by city officials.
Meanwhile, a young boy was fatally injured in a separate Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, according to regional authorities.
Russian forces has intensified strikes on power infrastructure over the past few days, while the country's government has called for "substantial measures" from partner nations to apply pressure on Moscow.
"What is required is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the US, the EU and the major economies - in delivering air defence systems and applying restrictions," mentioned in a online statement.
He said that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 missiles targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Russia was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were working to restore power.
A series of attacks damaged electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Multiple people injured in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by municipal representatives.
Local officials said the city endured significant strikes overnight. A seven-year-old child lost their life and several individuals were hurt.
The assaults come after nights of bombing campaigns in the territory, portions of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
The entire country is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to detect.
Authorities told journalists that Russia was purposely seeking to destroy the country's energy grid, with attacks already disrupting fuel infrastructure.
Authorities confirmed energy workers and officials were preparing for more assaults.
