During the night, Russian aerial assaults have led to power cuts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were wounded while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were plunged into darkness and faced disruption to water systems, as stated by municipal leaders.
At the same time, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a distinct assault in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, as reported by regional authorities.
Russian forces has intensified strikes on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while officials has demanded "real steps" from international partners to exert influence on Russia.
"What is required is not window dressing but strong steps - from the United States, Europe and the major economies - in delivering air defence systems and implementing penalties," was stated in a public message.
Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 rockets struck the country's power systems, labeling such strikes as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and repair crews were working to fix the damage.
A wave of strikes hit power facilities and apartment buildings in the capital.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the assaults on the capital have been transported for medical care, according to municipal representatives.
Regional authorities said the city came under heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A young boy lost their life and several individuals were wounded.
The attacks succeed nights of air raids in the territory, parts of which are occupied by Russian forces.
All of Ukraine is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to spot.
Government officials told the media that Moscow was intentionally trying to damage the national power system, with strikes already disrupting energy systems.
He said technical personnel and officials were preparing for further attacks.
