Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have resulted in blackouts in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.
Several individuals were injured while residents in the city's east were experienced blackouts and encountered disruption to drinking water, as stated by municipal leaders.
At the same time, a young boy was killed in a separate aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, as reported by area administrators.
Moscow has escalated attacks on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while the country's government has called for "substantial measures" from partner nations to apply pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the US, Europe and the G7 - in providing air defence systems and applying sanctions," mentioned in a public message.
Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and several dozen rockets struck the country's power systems, labeling such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.
The energy minister said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were laboring to repair systems.
A series of attacks hit electrical systems and civilian homes in the capital.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the strikes on the capital have been transported for medical care, according to local officials.
Area administrators said the city experienced significant strikes overnight. A seven-year-old child died and three other people were wounded.
The strikes follow nights of bombing campaigns in the territory, portions of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
All of Ukraine is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to identify.
National leaders told reporters that Russia was purposely seeking to destroy the national power system, with attacks already disrupting fuel infrastructure.
He said energy workers and officials were anticipating more assaults.
