Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused blackouts in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were wounded while inhabitants in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and faced problems to water systems, according to municipal leaders.
At the same time, a minor was killed in a separate Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, as reported by area administrators.
Russian forces has increased strikes on power infrastructure over the past few days, while the country's government has demanded "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.
"The necessity is not window dressing but strong steps - from the America, the EU and the G7 - in providing protection systems and enforcing sanctions," mentioned in a online statement.
He said that 450 drones and over thirty projectiles targeted the country's power systems, labeling such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.
The energy minister said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were laboring to repair systems.
A barrage of missiles damaged power facilities and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Multiple people wounded in the strikes on the city have been transported for medical care, according to city authorities.
Local officials said the metropolitan region endured heavy assaults overnight. A minor lost their life and three other people were hurt.
The strikes come after nights of aerial attacks in the region, portions of which are occupied by Russian forces.
The entire country is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to detect.
National leaders told journalists that Russia was deliberately attempting to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already impacting gas facilities.
Officials stated energy workers and authorities were anticipating more assaults.
