During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were wounded while residents in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and faced disruption to water systems, per reports from city officials.
Meanwhile, a minor was fatally injured in a distinct Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, as reported by regional authorities.
Moscow has increased attacks on energy facilities over recent weeks, while the country's government has demanded "concrete actions" from international partners to exert influence on Russia.
"What's needed is not window dressing but firm measures - from the America, European nations and the Group of Seven - in supplying defensive weapons and implementing restrictions," mentioned in a social media post.
Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and over thirty projectiles targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
Energy officials said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were working to repair systems.
A series of attacks hit power facilities and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Five out of the nine people injured in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, according to municipal representatives.
Regional authorities said the urban area endured heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A minor lost their life and several individuals were wounded.
The strikes come after evenings of bombing campaigns in the region, sections of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
The whole nation is in a state of readiness for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to identify.
Authorities told reporters that Moscow was deliberately attempting to destroy the country's energy grid, with assaults already disrupting gas facilities.
Officials stated technical personnel and officials were anticipating additional strikes.
