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

Several individuals were hurt while local people in the city's east were plunged into darkness and dealt with interruptions to water systems, as stated by city officials.

Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a separate aerial attack in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, as reported by regional authorities.

Russian forces has intensified attacks on energy facilities over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "real steps" from allies to apply pressure on Russia.

"What's needed is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the US, European nations and the Group of Seven - in delivering defensive weapons and enforcing restrictions," he wrote in a online statement.

He said that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles attacked energy facilities, labeling such attacks as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.

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

A series of attacks struck power facilities and residential structures in the capital.

Several of the people hurt in the attacks on the city have been hospitalized, according to city authorities.

Area administrators said the city experienced heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A young boy lost their life and several individuals were hurt.

The attacks come after nights of aerial attacks in the region, sections of which are occupied by Moscow's military.

All of Ukraine is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to identify.

Government officials told reporters that Moscow was purposely seeking to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already disrupting fuel infrastructure.

Authorities confirmed technical personnel and government agencies were anticipating additional strikes.