Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were injured while residents in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and encountered disruption to water systems, per reports from city officials.
Simultaneously, a minor was lost their life in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, based on information from area administrators.
Russian forces has intensified strikes on electrical systems over the past few days, while the country's government has requested "concrete actions" from partner nations to increase pressure on Moscow.
"What is required is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the US, Europe and the major economies - in delivering protection systems and enforcing restrictions," was stated in a social media post.
Authorities reported that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 projectiles struck energy facilities, labeling such strikes as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as winter approaches.
Government representatives said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were striving to fix the damage.
A barrage of missiles damaged energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in Kyiv.
Multiple people hurt in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from local officials.
Local officials said the urban area endured intense attacks overnight. A young boy was killed and several individuals were injured.
The strikes come after nights of air raids in the region, parts of which remain under the control of invading troops.
The whole nation is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to identify.
Authorities told journalists that Russia was intentionally trying to damage the national power system, with strikes already disrupting energy systems.
He said utility staff and government agencies were preparing for further attacks.
