Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have caused blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were wounded while inhabitants in the city's east were plunged into darkness and dealt with problems to drinking water, as stated by city officials.
Meanwhile, a young boy was killed in a separate Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southern area, as reported by area administrators.
Russian forces has increased assaults on power infrastructure over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "concrete actions" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.
"What is required is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the US, European nations and the major economies - in providing protection systems and enforcing penalties," was stated in a public message.
Authorities reported that numerous aerial vehicles and several dozen missiles targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.
Government representatives said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were striving to repair systems.
A barrage of missiles damaged electrical systems and residential structures in the capital.
Multiple people injured in the strikes on the city have been hospitalized, as confirmed by local officials.
Local officials said the urban area endured intense attacks overnight. A minor was killed and multiple civilians were injured.
The attacks come after periods of aerial attacks in the area, sections of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
All of Ukraine is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to detect.
Government officials told the media that Russia was deliberately attempting to demolish the national power system, with attacks already affecting energy systems.
Authorities confirmed utility staff and government agencies were preparing for more assaults.
