Throughout the evening, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in blackouts in multiple districts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.
A number of civilians were hurt while local people in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and encountered problems to water systems, per reports from municipal leaders.
At the same time, a minor was killed in a distinct Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southern area, as reported by regional authorities.
Moscow has intensified strikes on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while officials has demanded "substantial measures" from partner nations to increase pressure on Moscow.
"What is required is not window dressing but decisive action - from the America, the EU and the G7 - in delivering protection systems and implementing restrictions," he wrote in a public message.
He said that 450 drones and over thirty rockets struck energy facilities, describing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.
The energy minister said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were working to fix the damage.
A wave of strikes damaged power facilities and residential structures in Kyiv.
Several of the people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been transported for medical care, per statements from local officials.
Local officials said the city experienced intense attacks throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child was killed and multiple civilians were wounded.
The strikes succeed evenings of aerial attacks in the region, sections of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
All of Ukraine is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to identify.
Authorities told reporters that Russia was purposely seeking to damage the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already affecting fuel infrastructure.
He said energy workers and government agencies were bracing for further attacks.
