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During the night, Moscow's aerial assaults have caused blackouts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were injured while local people in the city's east were plunged into darkness and encountered problems to water supplies, as stated by municipal leaders.

At the same time, a seven-year-old child was killed in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, as reported by regional authorities.

Russian forces has intensified attacks on energy facilities over recent weeks, while officials has requested "real steps" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.

"What's needed is not window dressing but strong steps - from the United States, Europe and the major economies - in delivering air defence systems and implementing sanctions," mentioned in a online statement.

Authorities reported that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 missiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

Energy officials said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were striving to repair systems.

A series of attacks hit electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Multiple people injured in the attacks on the capital have been transported for medical care, per statements from city authorities.

Area administrators said the city endured intense attacks throughout the evening. A minor was killed and multiple civilians were wounded.

The strikes come after evenings of bombing campaigns in the territory, sections of which are occupied by Moscow's military.

The whole nation is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to spot.

Authorities told the media that Moscow was intentionally trying to damage the country's energy grid, with strikes already disrupting energy systems.

He said energy workers and government agencies were bracing for more assaults.