Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have resulted in electricity outages in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were hurt while inhabitants in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and dealt with interruptions to water systems, per reports from local authorities.
At the same time, a minor was fatally injured in a different Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southern area, based on information from regional authorities.
Moscow has increased attacks on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "substantial measures" from allies to exert influence on Moscow.
"What's needed is not window dressing but firm measures - from the America, Europe and the Group of Seven - in providing defensive weapons and enforcing sanctions," he wrote in a social media post.
He said that 450 drones and several dozen missiles struck the country's power systems, characterizing such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.
The energy minister said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and repair crews were striving to repair systems.
A series of attacks hit electrical systems and apartment buildings in the capital.
Several of the people hurt in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by municipal representatives.
Local officials said the city came under heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A young boy was killed and several individuals were injured.
The assaults succeed evenings of aerial attacks in the area, portions of which remain under the control of Moscow's military.
The entire country is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to identify.
National leaders told reporters that Russia was deliberately attempting to demolish the national power system, with strikes already impacting energy systems.
Officials stated energy workers and government agencies were anticipating additional strikes.
