Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have caused blackouts in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.
Nine people were wounded while inhabitants in the city's east were left without electricity and faced disruption to drinking water, according to local authorities.
At the same time, a minor was killed in a distinct Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, according to local officials.
Russian forces has intensified attacks on power infrastructure over recent weeks, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "substantial measures" from allies to apply pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not window dressing but decisive action - from the US, Europe and the G7 - in delivering defensive weapons and applying penalties," was stated in a social media post.
Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen rockets struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were laboring to repair systems.
A barrage of missiles struck power facilities and apartment buildings in the capital.
Multiple people wounded in the strikes on the city have been hospitalized, as confirmed by city authorities.
Local officials said the city came under intense attacks throughout the evening. A young boy lost their life and multiple civilians were hurt.
The strikes follow nights of bombing campaigns in the territory, parts of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
The whole nation is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to identify.
Authorities told the media that Russia was intentionally trying to damage the national power system, with strikes already affecting energy systems.
Officials stated utility staff and authorities were preparing for additional strikes.
