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During the night, Moscow's aerial assaults have resulted in blackouts in extensive areas of the capital city, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were hurt while local people in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and faced problems to water systems, according to municipal leaders.

At the same time, a minor was killed in a distinct Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, as reported by regional authorities.

Russian forces has increased strikes on power infrastructure over the past few days, while the country's government 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, the EU and the G7 - in supplying air defence systems and implementing penalties," was stated in a public message.

Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen missiles attacked energy facilities, characterizing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

Government representatives said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were working to fix the damage.

A wave of strikes struck electrical systems and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Several of the people wounded in the attacks on the capital have been transported for medical care, per statements from municipal representatives.

Regional authorities said the urban area endured intense attacks overnight. A young boy died and three other people were injured.

The attacks succeed nights of bombing campaigns in the region, parts of which are occupied by Moscow's military.

All of Ukraine is in a state of readiness for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to detect.

Authorities told the media that Russia was purposely seeking to destroy the national power system, with assaults already impacting energy systems.

Authorities confirmed energy workers and officials were anticipating additional strikes.