Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
A number of civilians were wounded while residents in the city's east were left without electricity and encountered problems to drinking water, as stated by city officials.
Simultaneously, a young boy was killed in a distinct aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, based on information from local officials.
Moscow has increased strikes on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while the country's government has called for "real steps" from international partners to apply pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the America, European nations and the G7 - in delivering protection systems and enforcing restrictions," was stated in a social media post.
He said that numerous aerial vehicles and several dozen missiles attacked the country's power systems, describing such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as the weather cools.
Government representatives said Russia was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were laboring to restore power.
A barrage of missiles struck power facilities and apartment buildings in the capital.
Multiple people wounded in the assaults on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from local officials.
Area administrators said the city experienced significant strikes during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child was killed and several individuals were hurt.
The strikes follow evenings of air raids in the area, parts of which remain under the control of Russian forces.
All of Ukraine is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to identify.
Government officials told reporters that Russia was intentionally trying to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already disrupting fuel infrastructure.
He said technical personnel and authorities were anticipating further attacks.
