Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have resulted in power cuts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were wounded while residents in eastern neighborhoods were plunged into darkness and faced disruption to water systems, per reports from municipal leaders.
At the same time, a minor was killed in a distinct aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, based on information from local officials.
Russian forces has increased attacks on energy facilities over recent weeks, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the United States, the EU and the G7 - in supplying air defence systems and enforcing restrictions," mentioned in a public message.
He said that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 missiles targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as temperatures become colder.
The energy minister said Russia was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were striving to fix the damage.
A series of attacks hit energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in Kyiv.
Multiple people wounded in the strikes on the capital have been transported for medical care, according to city authorities.
Regional authorities said the metropolitan region experienced significant strikes throughout the evening. A minor was killed and several individuals were wounded.
The attacks follow evenings of bombing campaigns in the area, parts of which are currently controlled by Moscow's military.
All of Ukraine is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to identify.
Government officials told reporters that Russia was purposely seeking to damage the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already impacting gas facilities.
Authorities confirmed energy workers and government agencies were preparing for further attacks.
