Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were wounded while residents in the city's east were experienced blackouts and faced disruption to water supplies, according to local authorities.
At the same time, a minor was killed in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southern area, as reported by area administrators.
Moscow has increased strikes on energy facilities over recent weeks, while officials has called for "real steps" from allies to apply pressure on Moscow.
"What is required is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the United States, European nations and the G7 - in providing air defence systems and implementing sanctions," he wrote in a online statement.
He said that numerous aerial vehicles and over thirty missiles targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such strikes as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.
Government representatives said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were striving to fix the damage.
A barrage of missiles hit energy infrastructure and residential structures in Kyiv.
Several of the people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by municipal representatives.
Area administrators said the city came under heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A young boy lost their life and several individuals were hurt.
The strikes follow evenings of air raids in the area, portions of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
All of Ukraine is in a state of readiness for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to detect.
Authorities told reporters that Russia was purposely seeking to damage the country's energy grid, with attacks already affecting energy systems.
Authorities confirmed utility staff and government agencies were anticipating additional strikes.
