During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have led to blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
A number of civilians were wounded while residents in eastern districts were left without electricity and encountered interruptions to drinking water, as stated by local authorities.
Simultaneously, a young boy was killed in a separate Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, as reported by regional authorities.
Russian forces has intensified assaults on power infrastructure over the past few days, while officials has called for "real steps" from allies to exert influence on Moscow.
"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the US, European nations and the major economies - in providing protection systems and applying penalties," he wrote in a social media post.
Authorities reported that 450 drones and several dozen rockets targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were working to restore power.
A wave of strikes hit energy infrastructure and residential structures in the capital.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the assaults on the city have been hospitalized, according to city authorities.
Local officials said the city came under intense attacks during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child died and several individuals were injured.
The assaults come after nights of bombing campaigns in the area, portions of which are currently controlled by Moscow's military.
The whole nation is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to identify.
National leaders told the media that Moscow was intentionally trying to damage the country's energy grid, with strikes already affecting gas facilities.
Officials stated technical personnel and officials were anticipating further attacks.
