Throughout the evening, Russian missile and drone strikes have led to blackouts in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.
Nine people were injured while residents in eastern districts were left without electricity and encountered problems to water supplies, per reports from city officials.
Meanwhile, a minor was fatally injured in a separate assault in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, as reported by regional authorities.
Russian forces has increased strikes on electrical systems over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "real steps" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.
"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the America, the EU and the G7 - in supplying protection systems and implementing sanctions," was stated in a public message.
He said that 450 drones and several dozen rockets struck energy facilities, characterizing such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.
The energy minister said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were striving to fix the damage.
A barrage of missiles struck energy infrastructure and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Multiple people injured in the assaults on the city have been hospitalized, per statements from city authorities.
Regional authorities said the urban area endured significant strikes during nighttime hours. A young boy lost their life and multiple civilians were hurt.
The assaults come after evenings of aerial attacks in the region, portions of which are occupied by invading troops.
The whole nation is in a state of readiness for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to spot.
Authorities told the media that Russia was purposely seeking to demolish the country's energy grid, with assaults already affecting gas facilities.
Authorities confirmed technical personnel and officials were preparing for more assaults.
