Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have caused blackouts in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.
Nine people were wounded while inhabitants in eastern districts were left without electricity and faced disruption to drinking water, as stated by local authorities.
Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a distinct Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southern area, according to regional authorities.
Moscow has increased attacks on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from international partners to apply pressure on Russia.
"The necessity is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the United States, the EU and the major economies - in providing air defence systems and implementing restrictions," mentioned in a public message.
He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 missiles struck the country's power systems, characterizing such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.
The energy minister said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were striving to fix the damage.
A barrage of missiles damaged energy infrastructure and civilian homes in the capital.
Several of the people injured in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from city authorities.
Area administrators said the city endured intense attacks throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child died and several individuals were hurt.
The assaults follow evenings of bombing campaigns in the area, portions of which remain under the control of Moscow's military.
The whole nation is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to identify.
Authorities told reporters that Moscow was purposely seeking to damage the country's energy grid, with assaults already affecting energy systems.
He said energy workers and authorities were bracing for further attacks.