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During the night, Russian aerial assaults have caused blackouts in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.

Several individuals were hurt while local people in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and encountered disruption to drinking water, as stated by city officials.

Simultaneously, a young boy was lost their life in a different Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, according to local officials.

Russian forces has escalated attacks on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while the country's government has called for "substantial measures" from allies to increase pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the America, the EU and the major economies - in delivering air defence systems and implementing restrictions," he wrote in a public message.

He said that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 rockets targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, labeling such attacks as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.

Energy officials said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were working to restore power.

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

Multiple people wounded in the strikes on the city have been hospitalized, as confirmed by local officials.

Regional authorities said the metropolitan region endured intense attacks overnight. A young boy lost their life and multiple civilians were wounded.

The attacks come after nights of air raids in the region, sections of which remain under the control of invading troops.

The whole nation is in a state of readiness for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are tougher to identify.

Government officials told journalists that Moscow was intentionally trying to destroy the country's energy grid, with attacks already disrupting energy systems.

Authorities confirmed energy workers and authorities were anticipating additional strikes.