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Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused blackouts in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were hurt while residents in eastern districts were left without electricity and dealt with disruption to water supplies, per reports from local authorities.

Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was killed in a different Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southern area, as reported by area administrators.

Moscow has intensified attacks on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while the country's government has called for "real steps" from partner nations to apply pressure on Moscow.

"The necessity is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the US, the EU and the Group of Seven - in delivering air defence systems and enforcing sanctions," he wrote in a public message.

He said that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 rockets struck the country's power systems, characterizing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as the weather cools.

Energy officials said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were working to repair systems.

A wave of strikes damaged energy infrastructure and residential structures in Kyiv.

Multiple people wounded in the strikes on the capital have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by local officials.

Area administrators said the urban area endured heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A young boy died and multiple civilians were injured.

The strikes follow nights of air raids in the territory, portions of which are currently controlled by invading troops.

The entire country is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are harder to spot.

Authorities told the media that Moscow was deliberately attempting to damage the national power system, with attacks already impacting energy systems.

He said technical personnel and government agencies were bracing for additional strikes.