Throughout the evening, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to power cuts in large parts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.
Nine people were injured while residents in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and encountered interruptions to water systems, per reports from local authorities.
Simultaneously, a young boy was killed in a different Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southern area, according to regional authorities.
Russian forces has increased strikes on power infrastructure over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "real steps" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.
"The necessity is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the US, Europe and the Group of Seven - in delivering air defence systems and enforcing restrictions," was stated in a public message.
Authorities reported that 450 drones and several dozen rockets struck the country's power systems, describing such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.
Government representatives said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were working to restore power.
A barrage of missiles hit electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Multiple people wounded in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from municipal representatives.
Local officials said the metropolitan region came under intense attacks throughout the evening. A minor lost their life and three other people were wounded.
The attacks come after evenings of bombing campaigns in the region, sections of which remain under the control of invading troops.
The entire country is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to spot.
Authorities told reporters that Russia was deliberately attempting to demolish the national power system, with assaults already disrupting fuel infrastructure.
He said utility staff and government agencies were bracing for further attacks.
