During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were injured while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and dealt with interruptions to water supplies, per reports from local authorities.
Simultaneously, a minor was killed in a different assault in the southeastern region in the southern area, based on information from regional authorities.
Russian forces has increased assaults on electrical systems over the past few days, while the country's government has called for "concrete actions" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the America, the EU and the Group of Seven - in delivering air defence systems and applying sanctions," was stated in a public message.
Authorities reported that numerous aerial vehicles and over thirty missiles attacked energy facilities, labeling such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were laboring to restore power.
A wave of strikes hit power facilities and residential structures in Kyiv.
Several of the people wounded in the strikes on the capital have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by municipal representatives.
Regional authorities said the metropolitan region endured intense attacks throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child was killed and several individuals were hurt.
The strikes follow evenings of bombing campaigns in the area, sections of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
The entire country is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are harder to detect.
Authorities told journalists that Russia was intentionally trying to damage the national power system, with strikes already disrupting energy systems.
He said energy workers and officials were bracing for more assaults.
