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During the night, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.

A number of civilians were wounded while residents in the city's east were left without electricity and dealt with interruptions to water supplies, according to municipal leaders.

Meanwhile, a minor was lost their life in a distinct aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, according to regional authorities.

Russian forces has intensified strikes on energy facilities over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "real steps" from international partners to apply pressure on Russia.

"What's needed is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the United States, European nations and the G7 - in providing defensive weapons and enforcing penalties," mentioned in a social media post.

He said that 450 drones and more than 30 rockets attacked the country's power systems, labeling such strikes as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as temperatures become colder.

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

A wave of strikes damaged electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.

Multiple people injured in the strikes on the city have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by city authorities.

Area administrators said the metropolitan region endured significant strikes throughout the evening. A minor was killed and multiple civilians were injured.

The strikes follow nights of aerial attacks in the area, portions of which are occupied by Russian forces.

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

National leaders told reporters that Russia was intentionally trying to destroy the country's energy grid, with strikes already impacting gas facilities.

Officials stated utility staff and officials were bracing for further attacks.