Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in large parts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.
Nine people were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and dealt with problems to drinking water, per reports from local authorities.
At the same time, a minor was killed in a distinct Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, according to area administrators.
Russian forces has increased assaults on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "real steps" from partner nations to apply pressure on Moscow.
"What is required is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the America, the EU and the Group of Seven - in providing air defence systems and implementing sanctions," mentioned in a public message.
He said that 450 drones and several dozen missiles targeted energy facilities, characterizing such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as temperatures become colder.
Government representatives said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were working to restore power.
A series of attacks hit electrical systems and residential structures in the capital.
Five out of the nine people injured in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by city authorities.
Area administrators said the city came under intense attacks during nighttime hours. A young boy died and several individuals were wounded.
The attacks come after evenings of aerial attacks in the territory, parts of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
All of Ukraine is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to spot.
Authorities told the media that Moscow was purposely seeking to damage the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already affecting energy systems.
Officials stated technical personnel and authorities were preparing for additional strikes.
