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Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have caused electricity outages in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were hurt while residents in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and dealt with problems to drinking water, as stated by city officials.

Simultaneously, a minor was lost their life in a different aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, according to area administrators.

Moscow has escalated attacks on electrical systems over recent weeks, while the country's government has demanded "concrete actions" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.

"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the US, European nations and the major economies - in delivering air defence systems and enforcing sanctions," mentioned in a social media post.

Authorities reported that numerous aerial vehicles and over thirty projectiles struck the country's power systems, labeling such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.

Energy officials said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were working to restore power.

A wave of strikes damaged power facilities and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Multiple people injured in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, according to municipal representatives.

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

The strikes follow evenings of bombing campaigns in the area, portions of which remain under the control of Russian forces.

All of Ukraine is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are more difficult to spot.

Authorities told the media that Russia was deliberately attempting to destroy the national power system, with assaults already impacting energy systems.

Officials stated utility staff and authorities were preparing for further attacks.