During the night, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to blackouts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Several individuals were wounded while local people in the city's east were plunged into darkness and faced disruption to drinking water, as stated by local authorities.
Simultaneously, a minor was lost their life in a different Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, according to area administrators.
Russian forces has increased strikes on energy facilities over recent weeks, while the country's government has called for "real steps" from partner nations to apply pressure on Moscow.
"What's needed is not window dressing but firm measures - from the America, European nations and the Group of Seven - in delivering defensive weapons and implementing sanctions," mentioned in a public message.
Authorities reported that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and over thirty missiles struck the country's power systems, characterizing such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.
Energy officials said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were striving to repair systems.
A wave of strikes hit energy infrastructure and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Five out of the nine people wounded in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by city authorities.
Local officials said the metropolitan region experienced intense attacks overnight. A minor died and multiple civilians were hurt.
The attacks succeed nights of aerial attacks in the region, parts of which remain under the control of Moscow's military.
The whole nation is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to detect.
Government officials told the media that Moscow was purposely seeking to demolish the national power system, with strikes already affecting fuel infrastructure.
He said energy workers and authorities were anticipating additional strikes.
