Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Several individuals were hurt while local people in eastern districts were left without electricity and dealt with disruption to water systems, per reports from local authorities.
At the same time, a minor was lost their life in a separate Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, as reported by regional authorities.
Russian forces has escalated strikes on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while officials has demanded "substantial measures" from international partners to increase pressure on Moscow.
"What is required is not window dressing but firm measures - from the US, European nations and the major economies - in providing protection systems and enforcing sanctions," he wrote in a public message.
Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 missiles attacked the country's power systems, characterizing such strikes as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were striving to fix the damage.
A barrage of missiles hit electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Multiple people wounded in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by local officials.
Local officials said the city came under significant strikes overnight. A young boy was killed and three other people were injured.
The attacks follow periods of air raids in the territory, portions of which are currently controlled by Moscow's military.
The whole nation is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to identify.
Government officials told reporters that Russia was intentionally trying to damage the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already affecting energy systems.
Officials stated energy workers and government agencies were preparing for more assaults.
