Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
Nine people were hurt while residents in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and faced disruption to water systems, according to city officials.
Simultaneously, a young boy was lost their life in a separate Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southern area, according to area administrators.
Russian forces has escalated strikes on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while the country's government has requested "concrete actions" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.
"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in delivering defensive weapons and applying restrictions," mentioned in a social media post.
Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles struck the country's power systems, labeling such strikes as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
Government representatives said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were working to restore power.
A wave of strikes damaged electrical systems and residential structures in the capital.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the city have been taken to hospital, according to municipal representatives.
Local officials said the urban area endured significant strikes overnight. A minor died and multiple civilians were injured.
The assaults follow periods of air raids in the area, parts of which are occupied by invading troops.
The entire country is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to identify.
National leaders told journalists that Moscow was intentionally trying to destroy the country's energy grid, with attacks already impacting energy systems.
Officials stated energy workers and government agencies were bracing for more assaults.
