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During the night, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

Several individuals were hurt while local people in the city's east were experienced blackouts and encountered problems to water systems, according to city officials.

At the same time, a minor was fatally injured in a separate assault in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, based on information from regional authorities.

Moscow has intensified attacks on energy facilities over the past few days, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from allies to exert influence on Moscow.

"What's needed is not window dressing but strong steps - from the US, Europe and the Group of Seven - in supplying protection systems and enforcing restrictions," was stated in a social media post.

Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 missiles attacked the country's power systems, characterizing such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.

Government representatives said Russia was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were striving to fix the damage.

A barrage of missiles struck power facilities and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Multiple people wounded in the attacks on the city have been hospitalized, according to municipal representatives.

Local officials said the metropolitan region experienced heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A minor was killed and several individuals were injured.

The attacks come after nights of air raids in the area, sections of which are occupied by invading troops.

The whole nation is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to spot.

Authorities told reporters that Moscow was deliberately attempting to damage the national power system, with strikes already disrupting gas facilities.

He said utility staff and officials were preparing for further attacks.