Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused electricity outages in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were wounded while residents in eastern neighborhoods were plunged into darkness and encountered disruption to water supplies, per reports from municipal leaders.
At the same time, a minor was lost their life in a distinct assault in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, according to regional authorities.
Moscow has increased strikes on electrical systems over recent weeks, while the country's government has called for "real steps" from international partners to apply pressure on Russia.
"What is required is not window dressing but decisive action - from the US, Europe and the major economies - in providing protection systems and implementing restrictions," he wrote in a social media post.
Officials stated that 450 drones and several dozen missiles struck energy facilities, characterizing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as temperatures become colder.
The energy minister said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were laboring to restore power.
A wave of strikes hit electrical systems and apartment buildings in the capital.
Five out of the nine people injured in the strikes on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by local officials.
Regional authorities said the metropolitan region endured heavy assaults overnight. A minor died and several individuals were injured.
The strikes come after evenings of aerial attacks in the territory, portions 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 detect.
Government officials told the media that Moscow was deliberately attempting to damage the country's energy grid, with assaults already disrupting energy systems.
He said technical personnel and officials were bracing for more assaults.
