During the night, Russian aerial assaults have resulted in blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were wounded while residents in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and encountered problems to water systems, per reports from municipal leaders.
Simultaneously, a minor was killed in a different Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, according to regional authorities.
Russian forces has intensified assaults on power infrastructure over recent weeks, while the country's government has called for "concrete actions" from partner nations to apply pressure on Moscow.
"What's needed is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in delivering protection systems and enforcing sanctions," mentioned in a online statement.
Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and several dozen projectiles attacked the country's power systems, characterizing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.
The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were striving to repair systems.
A wave of strikes hit power facilities and residential structures in the capital.
Multiple people hurt in the strikes on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from municipal representatives.
Local officials said the city endured heavy assaults throughout the evening. A young boy lost their life and several individuals were wounded.
The strikes come after nights of aerial attacks in the region, portions of which are occupied by invading troops.
All of Ukraine is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to identify.
Authorities told journalists that Russia was deliberately attempting to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already affecting fuel infrastructure.
Officials stated energy workers and officials were preparing for further attacks.
