Throughout the evening, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
Several individuals were hurt while residents in eastern neighborhoods were plunged into darkness and dealt with problems to water systems, as stated by local authorities.
At the same time, a seven-year-old child was killed in a distinct assault in the southeastern region in the southern area, based on information from regional authorities.
Russian forces has increased attacks on power infrastructure over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "substantial measures" from international partners to exert influence on Russia.
"The necessity is not window dressing but decisive action - from the United States, Europe and the major economies - in supplying defensive weapons and implementing sanctions," he wrote in a public message.
He said that 450 drones and more than 30 rockets attacked the country's power systems, characterizing such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.
The energy minister said Russia was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were striving to restore power.
A barrage of missiles hit energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.
Multiple people hurt in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, according to municipal representatives.
Regional authorities said the urban area came under significant strikes throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child died and three other people were hurt.
The strikes succeed periods of bombing campaigns in the area, parts of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
All of Ukraine is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to identify.
Authorities told reporters that Russia was purposely seeking to damage the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already disrupting gas facilities.
He said energy workers and officials were anticipating additional strikes.
