Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have caused electricity outages in large parts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
A number of civilians were injured while local people in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and dealt with interruptions to water systems, per reports from city officials.
Simultaneously, a young boy was killed in a separate Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, according to regional authorities.
Russian forces has increased attacks on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while officials has requested "real steps" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.
"The necessity is not window dressing but strong steps - from the US, Europe and the major economies - in providing protection systems and implementing sanctions," was stated in a online statement.
He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen missiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were striving to repair systems.
A series of attacks damaged electrical systems and apartment buildings in the capital.
Multiple people injured in the strikes on the city have been taken to hospital, per statements from local officials.
Area administrators said the urban area came under significant strikes overnight. A young boy died and multiple civilians were injured.
The assaults follow evenings of aerial attacks in the region, portions of which are currently controlled by invading troops.
The entire country is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to detect.
Government officials told reporters that Russia was deliberately attempting to destroy the country's energy grid, with strikes already impacting energy systems.
Officials stated utility staff and authorities were anticipating more assaults.
