Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were wounded while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and dealt with problems to water systems, as stated by city officials.
Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a different assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the country's south-east, according to regional authorities.
Russian forces has intensified attacks on electrical systems over recent weeks, while the country's government has requested "substantial measures" from international partners to apply pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the America, the EU and the Group of Seven - in supplying protection systems and implementing sanctions," mentioned in a social media post.
He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 rockets struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such strikes as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were working to repair systems.
A barrage of missiles hit power facilities and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Five out of the nine people injured in the assaults on the city have been hospitalized, per statements from city authorities.
Local officials said the metropolitan region endured intense attacks during nighttime hours. A young boy lost their life and multiple civilians were injured.
The attacks follow evenings of aerial attacks in the territory, parts of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
All of Ukraine is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to detect.
Authorities told reporters that Russia was purposely seeking to destroy the country's energy grid, with assaults already disrupting gas facilities.
Authorities confirmed technical personnel and authorities were anticipating more assaults.
