During the night, Russian aerial assaults have resulted in power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were injured while residents in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and encountered problems to water supplies, as stated by city officials.
At the same time, a young boy was fatally injured in a separate assault in the southeastern region in the southern area, as reported by area administrators.
Russian forces has intensified attacks on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from partner nations to exert influence on Russia.
"What is required is not window dressing but decisive action - from the America, Europe and the G7 - in supplying protection systems and implementing penalties," mentioned in a public message.
He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and over thirty missiles struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were striving to repair systems.
A series of attacks hit energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, according to city authorities.
Area administrators said the city endured significant strikes during nighttime hours. A minor lost their life and several individuals were wounded.
The attacks come after periods of aerial attacks in the area, sections of which are occupied by invading troops.
All of Ukraine is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to identify.
Authorities told journalists that Moscow was purposely seeking to damage the national power system, with strikes already impacting gas facilities.
Authorities confirmed technical personnel and government agencies were preparing for additional strikes.