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Throughout the evening, Moscow's aerial assaults have caused electricity outages in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.

Several individuals were wounded while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and faced problems to water systems, as stated by city officials.

At the same time, a young boy was fatally injured in a different Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, as reported by local officials.

Moscow has increased assaults on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "real steps" from partner nations to increase pressure on Russia.

"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the United States, European nations and the G7 - in delivering defensive weapons and applying restrictions," mentioned in a online statement.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as winter approaches.

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

A barrage of missiles struck power facilities and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been taken to hospital, per statements from municipal representatives.

Local officials said the metropolitan region came under heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A minor was killed and three other people were hurt.

The attacks come after evenings of aerial attacks in the region, parts of which are occupied by invading troops.

The entire country 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 country's energy grid, with attacks already impacting gas facilities.

He said utility staff and government agencies were bracing for further attacks.