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During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were hurt while local people in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and faced interruptions to water supplies, as stated by municipal leaders.

Meanwhile, a young boy was fatally injured in a different Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southern area, based on information from area administrators.

Moscow has increased assaults on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while officials has requested "real steps" from partner nations to increase pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not window dressing but strong steps - from the America, Europe and the major economies - in providing air defence systems and enforcing sanctions," he wrote in a social media post.

Officials stated that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 projectiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as the weather cools.

The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were striving to repair systems.

A wave of strikes hit electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people injured in the assaults on the city have been taken to hospital, per statements from city authorities.

Regional authorities said the city endured significant strikes during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child died and three other people were injured.

The assaults follow periods of bombing campaigns in the region, sections of which are occupied by invading troops.

The entire country is under warning for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to spot.

Government officials told the media that Moscow was intentionally trying to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already impacting energy systems.

He said utility staff and officials were anticipating more assaults.