Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have led to power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were injured while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and faced disruption to drinking water, as stated by municipal leaders.
At the same time, a minor was lost their life in a separate Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, as reported by regional authorities.
Moscow has escalated assaults on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "real steps" from allies to exert influence on Russia.
"What's needed is not window dressing but decisive action - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in supplying air defence systems and implementing sanctions," was stated in a public message.
Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 rockets attacked the country's power systems, labeling such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as temperatures become colder.
Government representatives said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were working to restore power.
A wave of strikes hit power facilities and civilian homes in the capital.
Multiple people hurt in the attacks on the city have been taken to hospital, according to local officials.
Regional authorities said the metropolitan region experienced significant strikes overnight. A young boy was killed and multiple civilians were hurt.
The strikes come after evenings of aerial attacks in the territory, portions of which are currently controlled by Russian forces.
All of Ukraine is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to detect.
National leaders told the media that Russia was purposely seeking to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already affecting energy systems.
Authorities confirmed utility staff and authorities were preparing for additional strikes.
