Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have caused electricity outages in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were injured while local people in the city's east were left without electricity and dealt with interruptions to water supplies, as stated by city officials.
Meanwhile, a young boy was fatally injured in a distinct Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, as reported by local officials.
Russian forces has increased assaults on power infrastructure over the past few days, while officials has requested "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.
"What is required is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the US, European nations and the G7 - in delivering defensive weapons and applying penalties," was stated in a social media post.
Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 projectiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
Energy officials said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were striving to restore power.
A barrage of missiles damaged electrical systems and apartment buildings in Kyiv.
Five out of the nine people injured in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by city authorities.
Area administrators said the city came under intense attacks overnight. A minor lost their life and multiple civilians were hurt.
The strikes succeed nights of aerial attacks in the area, portions of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
All of Ukraine is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to detect.
Government officials told reporters that Russia was purposely seeking to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already disrupting energy systems.
He said utility staff and government agencies were anticipating more assaults.
