Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have resulted in power cuts in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.
Nine people were hurt while residents in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and faced problems to water supplies, per reports from municipal leaders.
At the same time, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a separate assault in the southeastern region in the southern area, based on information from regional authorities.
Russian forces has escalated assaults on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while the country's government has demanded "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.
"What is required is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the United States, the EU and the Group of Seven - in delivering air defence systems and applying sanctions," mentioned in a social media post.
Authorities reported that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and over thirty missiles struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
Government representatives said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were working to repair systems.
A barrage of missiles struck electrical systems and apartment buildings in the capital.
Five out of the nine people wounded in the assaults on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from local officials.
Local officials said the metropolitan region experienced heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A minor lost their life and multiple civilians were hurt.
The assaults follow periods of air raids in the region, portions of which remain under the control of Russian forces.
All of Ukraine is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to detect.
Authorities told journalists that Moscow was deliberately attempting to destroy the country's energy grid, with attacks already impacting fuel infrastructure.
Officials stated utility staff and government agencies were bracing for additional strikes.
