Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and encountered disruption to drinking water, as stated by municipal leaders.
At the same time, a young boy was killed in a different assault in the southeastern region in the southern area, as reported by local officials.
Moscow has escalated attacks on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "substantial measures" from international partners to exert influence on Moscow.
"What's needed is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the US, Europe and the major economies - in supplying protection systems and enforcing restrictions," was stated in a public message.
He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen projectiles attacked energy facilities, characterizing such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.
Energy officials said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were working to repair systems.
A series of attacks struck electrical systems and civilian homes in the capital.
Multiple people injured in the strikes on the city have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by city authorities.
Regional authorities said the urban area came under heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A young boy lost their life and multiple civilians were wounded.
The strikes follow periods of air raids in the region, sections of which remain under the control of Moscow's military.
The entire country is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to detect.
Authorities told the media that Moscow was deliberately attempting to destroy the national power system, with attacks already affecting fuel infrastructure.
He said energy workers and authorities were bracing for more assaults.
