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Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have resulted in power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were hurt while local people in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and dealt with interruptions to water supplies, per reports from local authorities.

Meanwhile, a young boy was fatally injured in a distinct assault in the southeastern region in the southern area, as reported by area administrators.

Moscow has increased assaults on power infrastructure over the past few days, while the country's government has called for "real steps" from allies to exert influence on Russia.

"What is required is not superficial actions but firm measures - from the US, Europe and the major economies - in providing defensive weapons and applying sanctions," mentioned in a social media post.

He said that 450 drones and over thirty projectiles struck energy facilities, describing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.

The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were striving to repair systems.

A series of attacks damaged energy infrastructure and residential structures in the capital.

Multiple people wounded in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from local officials.

Local officials said the city came under intense attacks during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child died and several individuals were wounded.

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

The entire country is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to spot.

National leaders told the media that Moscow was intentionally trying to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already disrupting gas facilities.

He said energy workers and government agencies were anticipating more assaults.