Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
A number of civilians were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and faced interruptions to water supplies, per reports from municipal leaders.
Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a separate Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, as reported by local officials.
Russian forces has increased strikes on energy facilities over recent weeks, while the country's government has requested "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.
"What is required is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the America, Europe and the major economies - in delivering defensive weapons and implementing sanctions," he wrote in a public message.
Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen rockets targeted energy facilities, characterizing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were laboring to repair systems.
A barrage of missiles struck energy infrastructure and residential structures in the capital.
Multiple people wounded in the assaults on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by local officials.
Regional authorities said the city endured heavy assaults overnight. A seven-year-old child lost their life and three other people were hurt.
The attacks come after periods of bombing campaigns in the area, parts of which are occupied by invading troops.
All of Ukraine is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to identify.
National leaders told journalists that Russia was intentionally trying to damage the country's energy grid, with assaults already affecting energy systems.
Officials stated utility staff and government agencies were bracing for additional strikes.
