Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have caused power cuts in large parts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.
Nine people were wounded while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were plunged into darkness and encountered disruption to drinking water, per reports from city officials.
Simultaneously, a minor was lost their life in a distinct assault in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, as reported by regional authorities.
Russian forces has increased strikes on electrical systems over the past few days, while officials has demanded "substantial measures" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.
"What is required is not window dressing but firm measures - from the US, the EU and the major economies - in delivering defensive weapons and applying restrictions," he wrote in a social media post.
He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 rockets attacked the country's power systems, characterizing such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as temperatures become colder.
Energy officials said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and repair crews were working to restore power.
A barrage of missiles struck energy infrastructure and civilian homes in the capital.
Several of the people hurt in the attacks on the city have been hospitalized, per statements from local officials.
Regional authorities said the city endured intense attacks during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child lost their life and multiple civilians were wounded.
The attacks follow evenings of air raids in the region, portions of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
The whole nation is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to identify.
Authorities told reporters that Moscow was deliberately attempting to destroy the national power system, with strikes already affecting fuel infrastructure.
He said utility staff and authorities were anticipating more assaults.
