Throughout the evening, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in power cuts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
Nine people were injured while inhabitants in the city's east were left without electricity and dealt with problems to drinking water, according to local authorities.
Simultaneously, a minor was killed in a different Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southern area, as reported by local officials.
Russian forces has escalated strikes on electrical systems over recent weeks, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "substantial measures" from international partners to exert influence on Moscow.
"What is required is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the America, European nations and the major economies - in providing defensive weapons and implementing restrictions," mentioned in a social media post.
Officials stated that 450 drones and several dozen missiles attacked the country's power systems, labeling such assaults as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were working to restore power.
A barrage of missiles damaged energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.
Multiple people injured in the strikes on the city have been hospitalized, as confirmed by city authorities.
Regional authorities said the urban area endured significant strikes during nighttime hours. A minor was killed and several individuals were hurt.
The assaults succeed evenings of aerial attacks in the area, sections of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
The entire country is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to spot.
Authorities told reporters that Russia was purposely seeking to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already affecting energy systems.
Authorities confirmed energy workers and officials were anticipating further attacks.
