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Throughout the evening, Russian aerial assaults have resulted in power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were wounded while local people in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and encountered interruptions to drinking water, per reports from municipal leaders.

Meanwhile, a young boy was lost their life in a different Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southern area, as reported by area administrators.

Russian forces has intensified assaults on power infrastructure over the past few days, while the country's government has requested "substantial measures" from international partners to increase pressure on Russia.

"The necessity is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the America, Europe and the G7 - in delivering air defence systems and enforcing sanctions," was stated in a online statement.

Officials stated that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such strikes as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as winter approaches.

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

A wave of strikes struck energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the assaults on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from city authorities.

Area administrators said the city experienced significant strikes overnight. A minor lost their life and several individuals were injured.

The attacks follow evenings of air raids in the territory, sections of which are occupied by Moscow's military.

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

Authorities told journalists that Moscow was purposely seeking to destroy the country's energy grid, with assaults already disrupting fuel infrastructure.

Officials stated energy workers and authorities were anticipating more assaults.