Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were wounded while local people in the city's east were plunged into darkness and encountered disruption to drinking water, as stated by local authorities.
Meanwhile, a minor was fatally injured in a distinct Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, according to area administrators.
Russian forces has escalated attacks on electrical systems over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has called for "substantial measures" from allies to apply pressure on Moscow.
"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the US, Europe and the major economies - in delivering protection systems and enforcing sanctions," was stated in a social media post.
Authorities reported that numerous aerial vehicles and over thirty projectiles struck energy facilities, characterizing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as the weather cools.
Energy officials said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were laboring to restore power.
A wave of strikes struck electrical systems and civilian homes in the capital.
Multiple people hurt in the attacks on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by local officials.
Regional authorities said the metropolitan region experienced intense attacks overnight. A minor died and multiple civilians were hurt.
The strikes come after evenings of aerial attacks in the region, parts of which remain under the control of Moscow's military.
All of Ukraine is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to identify.
Authorities told reporters that Moscow was purposely seeking to destroy the country's energy grid, with strikes already affecting fuel infrastructure.
He said energy workers and authorities were bracing for further attacks.
