Throughout the evening, Russian missile and drone strikes have led to power cuts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were injured while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were plunged into darkness and dealt with problems to drinking water, per reports from local authorities.
Simultaneously, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a different assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, based on information from regional authorities.
Russian forces has escalated strikes on energy facilities over recent weeks, while the country's government has demanded "real steps" from international partners to exert influence on Russia.
"What is required is not window dressing but firm measures - from the United States, Europe and the G7 - in supplying protection systems and enforcing restrictions," mentioned in a public message.
Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and several dozen missiles attacked energy facilities, characterizing such strikes as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as temperatures become colder.
Government representatives said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were striving to restore power.
A barrage of missiles damaged energy infrastructure and residential structures in the capital.
Several of the people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by local officials.
Regional authorities said the metropolitan region endured significant strikes during nighttime hours. A minor was killed and multiple civilians were injured.
The assaults follow nights of air raids in the area, parts of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
The entire country is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to identify.
Authorities told journalists that Moscow was deliberately attempting to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already affecting fuel infrastructure.
Authorities confirmed energy workers and officials were preparing for additional strikes.
