Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were hurt while inhabitants in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and encountered problems to water supplies, per reports from city officials.
At the same time, a minor was killed in a separate aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, as reported by local officials.
Moscow has increased strikes on energy facilities over recent weeks, while officials has called for "real steps" from allies to apply pressure on Russia.
"The necessity is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the America, Europe and the G7 - in delivering air defence systems and implementing restrictions," he wrote in a public message.
He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and over thirty missiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.
The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were laboring to fix the damage.
A barrage of missiles damaged energy infrastructure and residential structures in Kyiv.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by municipal representatives.
Local officials said the city came under heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A young boy lost their life and multiple civilians were hurt.
The assaults follow periods of bombing campaigns in the region, portions of which remain under the control of invading troops.
All of Ukraine is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to detect.
National leaders told the media that Russia was deliberately attempting to damage the national power system, with strikes already disrupting energy systems.
He said energy workers and government agencies were bracing for more assaults.
