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During the night, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in power cuts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were injured while residents in the city's east were experienced blackouts and dealt with problems to water systems, per reports from city officials.

Simultaneously, a seven-year-old child was killed in a distinct Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southern area, according to local officials.

Moscow has increased assaults on energy facilities over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "substantial measures" from partner nations to apply pressure on Moscow.

"What is required is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the US, Europe and the major economies - in supplying protection systems and implementing sanctions," he wrote in a online statement.

Authorities reported that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 missiles targeted the country's power systems, describing such strikes as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.

The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and maintenance teams were striving to restore power.

A series of attacks damaged electrical systems and residential structures in Kyiv.

Several of the people hurt in the assaults on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by municipal representatives.

Regional authorities said the city experienced significant strikes during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child lost their life and several individuals were hurt.

The attacks follow evenings of bombing campaigns in the territory, portions of which remain under the control of invading troops.

All of Ukraine is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to detect.

Authorities told the media that Moscow was intentionally trying to damage the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already disrupting gas facilities.

He said energy workers and authorities were preparing for further attacks.