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

A number of civilians were wounded while inhabitants in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and encountered problems to drinking water, according to city officials.

At the same time, a young boy was killed in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, based on information from local officials.

Moscow has increased strikes on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from allies to apply pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not window dressing but decisive action - from the United States, the EU and the G7 - in delivering protection systems and applying restrictions," mentioned in a online statement.

He said that numerous aerial vehicles and several dozen rockets targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

The energy minister said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were laboring to repair systems.

A wave of strikes struck electrical systems and civilian homes in the capital.

Several of the people injured in the attacks on the city have been hospitalized, according to municipal representatives.

Local officials said the city endured intense attacks throughout the evening. A young boy died and several individuals were injured.

The assaults come after evenings of aerial attacks in the territory, portions of which are occupied by invading troops.

The whole nation is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to detect.

Government officials told the media that Russia was intentionally trying to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with assaults already affecting gas facilities.

Officials stated energy workers and government agencies were bracing for more assaults.