During the night, Russian aerial assaults have led to blackouts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were injured while residents in the city's east were left without electricity and encountered interruptions to water systems, as stated by city officials.
Meanwhile, a minor was killed in a different aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, according to regional authorities.
Moscow has escalated attacks on energy facilities over the past few days, while officials has called for "real steps" from international partners to increase pressure on Moscow.
"What is required is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the United States, European nations and the G7 - in providing protection systems and implementing sanctions," was stated in a social media post.
He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and over thirty projectiles attacked the country's power systems, describing such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.
The energy minister said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were working to fix the damage.
A barrage of missiles struck power facilities and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Several of the people injured in the assaults on the capital have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by municipal representatives.
Local officials said the urban area experienced intense attacks overnight. A seven-year-old child was killed and three other people were wounded.
The assaults follow periods of aerial attacks in the region, parts of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
The whole nation is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to detect.
Government officials told the media that Russia was deliberately attempting to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already impacting fuel infrastructure.
Officials stated energy workers and authorities were bracing for additional strikes.
