During the night, Moscow's aerial assaults have caused blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and faced problems to water systems, as stated by municipal leaders.
Meanwhile, a minor was killed in a different aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, based on information from regional authorities.
Russian forces has escalated strikes on energy facilities over the past few days, while officials has demanded "substantial measures" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.
"What is required is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the US, Europe and the major economies - in providing air defence systems and implementing sanctions," he wrote in a public message.
He said that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 missiles attacked energy facilities, characterizing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as temperatures become colder.
The energy minister said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were laboring to repair systems.
A wave of strikes damaged electrical systems and civilian homes in the capital.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the strikes on the city have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by municipal representatives.
Regional authorities said the urban area endured significant strikes overnight. A young boy died and multiple civilians were wounded.
The attacks come after periods of bombing campaigns in the area, parts of which are occupied by Russian forces.
All of Ukraine is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to spot.
National leaders told reporters that Russia was deliberately attempting to damage the national power system, with strikes already disrupting fuel infrastructure.
Officials stated utility staff and officials were anticipating additional strikes.
