Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have led to electricity outages in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were hurt while inhabitants in the city's east were plunged into darkness and dealt with disruption to water systems, per reports from city officials.
At the same time, a minor was killed in a separate aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, as reported by area administrators.
Russian forces has increased attacks on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while the country's government has called for "real steps" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the US, Europe and the G7 - in providing air defence systems and applying penalties," was stated in a social media post.
He said that numerous aerial vehicles and over thirty missiles struck the country's power systems, characterizing such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were striving to repair systems.
A series of attacks hit electrical systems and residential structures in the capital.
Five out of the nine people wounded in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from municipal representatives.
Regional authorities said the city came under intense attacks throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child died and multiple civilians were hurt.
The assaults follow evenings of air raids in the territory, parts of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
The entire country is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are tougher to spot.
Authorities told journalists that Moscow was purposely seeking to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already affecting gas facilities.
Officials stated technical personnel and officials were bracing for further attacks.
