During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in electricity outages in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were injured while residents in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and encountered disruption to water systems, per reports from municipal leaders.
Simultaneously, a young boy was killed in a different aerial attack in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, as reported by local officials.
Russian forces has increased strikes on power infrastructure over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "concrete actions" from international partners to exert influence on Russia.
"The necessity is not window dressing but strong steps - from the America, Europe and the major economies - in supplying air defence systems and applying restrictions," he wrote in a public message.
Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 projectiles targeted energy facilities, labeling such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.
The energy minister said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were laboring to repair systems.
A wave of strikes damaged power facilities and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Multiple people injured in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from city authorities.
Area administrators said the metropolitan region came under heavy assaults overnight. A minor died and multiple civilians were injured.
The attacks follow evenings of bombing campaigns in the region, portions of which remain under the control of invading troops.
The entire country is in a state of readiness for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are tougher to spot.
Authorities told the media that Moscow was intentionally trying to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already affecting gas facilities.
He said energy workers and government agencies were preparing for additional strikes.
