Throughout the evening, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were left without electricity and faced interruptions to water systems, per reports from city officials.
At the same time, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a distinct Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, as reported by area administrators.
Russian forces has intensified assaults on energy facilities over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "concrete actions" from partner nations to exert influence on Russia.
"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the US, Europe and the major economies - in providing protection systems and enforcing sanctions," was stated in a social media post.
He said that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 missiles targeted energy facilities, describing such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.
Government representatives said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were laboring to fix the damage.
A series of attacks struck energy infrastructure and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by local officials.
Area administrators said the metropolitan region endured intense attacks throughout the evening. A minor died and multiple civilians were injured.
The attacks follow nights of aerial attacks in the territory, parts of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
All of Ukraine is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to spot.
Government officials told the media that Moscow was purposely seeking to demolish the country's energy grid, with strikes already impacting gas facilities.
He said utility staff and authorities were preparing for additional strikes.
