Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in large parts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.
Several individuals were wounded while residents in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and encountered problems to water supplies, as stated by city officials.
At the same time, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a separate Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, according to regional authorities.
Russian forces has increased attacks on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "real steps" from international partners to apply pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not window dressing but strong steps - from the America, Europe and the major economies - in providing protection systems and applying sanctions," was stated in a public message.
He said that 450 drones and several dozen rockets struck energy facilities, labeling such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as winter approaches.
Government representatives said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were working to restore power.
A wave of strikes hit power facilities and residential structures in the capital.
Multiple people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from local officials.
Area administrators said the city came under intense attacks overnight. A young boy died and multiple civilians were injured.
The strikes come after evenings of air raids in the region, portions of which are occupied by invading troops.
All of Ukraine is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are harder to identify.
Authorities told reporters that Moscow was deliberately attempting to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already affecting gas facilities.
Authorities confirmed utility staff and government agencies were bracing for additional strikes.
