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Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to electricity outages in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were wounded while residents in eastern districts were left without electricity and dealt with interruptions to drinking water, per reports from city officials.

Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was killed in a separate aerial attack in the southeastern region in the southeastern part, based on information from regional authorities.

Russian forces has increased strikes on electrical systems over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "concrete actions" from allies to increase pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the United States, Europe and the Group of Seven - in delivering defensive weapons and enforcing restrictions," mentioned in a public message.

Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen missiles targeted the country's power systems, describing such attacks as "strategic and deliberate" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.

Energy officials said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were working to fix the damage.

A series of attacks struck power facilities and residential structures in Kyiv.

Multiple people injured in the assaults on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by local officials.

Regional authorities said the urban area came under significant strikes throughout the evening. A minor was killed and multiple civilians were hurt.

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

The entire country is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to detect.

Authorities told the media that Russia was deliberately attempting to destroy the national power system, with attacks already disrupting fuel infrastructure.

He said technical personnel and officials were preparing for further attacks.