Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have resulted in blackouts in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were injured while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and dealt with disruption to water supplies, per reports from city officials.
Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a distinct Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, as reported by regional authorities.
Russian forces has increased strikes on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while the country's government has demanded "concrete actions" from allies to apply pressure on Russia.
"What is required is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in providing air defence systems and implementing penalties," mentioned in a public message.
He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen projectiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such strikes as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.
The energy minister said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were working to repair systems.
A series of attacks hit power facilities and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, according to local officials.
Regional authorities said the metropolitan region came under intense attacks overnight. A minor lost their life and three other people were injured.
The strikes come after evenings of bombing campaigns in the region, parts of which are currently controlled by Moscow's military.
The entire country is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to identify.
National leaders told the media that Russia was intentionally trying to damage the national power system, with strikes already impacting fuel infrastructure.
Officials stated energy workers and authorities were preparing for additional strikes.
