Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in electricity outages in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Several individuals were hurt while residents in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and faced interruptions to water supplies, per reports from city officials.
At the same time, a minor was fatally injured in a separate Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, as reported by area administrators.
Moscow has escalated strikes on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "real steps" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the US, European nations and the G7 - in providing air defence systems and enforcing sanctions," mentioned in a social media post.
He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen missiles targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.
Energy officials said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were working to restore power.
A barrage of missiles damaged energy infrastructure and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Several of the people hurt in the assaults on the city have been taken to hospital, per statements from city authorities.
Area administrators said the urban area experienced significant strikes during nighttime hours. A minor died and multiple civilians were wounded.
The attacks succeed evenings of aerial attacks in the region, sections of which remain under the control of invading troops.
The whole nation is in a state of readiness for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to spot.
Authorities told reporters that Russia was purposely seeking to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already disrupting fuel infrastructure.
He said technical personnel and authorities were anticipating additional strikes.
