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During the night, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to blackouts in extensive areas of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were hurt while residents in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and faced problems to water supplies, as stated by local authorities.

At the same time, a young boy was lost their life in a separate aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, based on information from area administrators.

Russian forces has increased strikes on electrical systems over the past few days, while officials has requested "substantial measures" from international partners to apply pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the US, the EU and the Group of Seven - in providing air defence systems and applying sanctions," he wrote in a public message.

He said that numerous aerial vehicles and over thirty rockets targeted the country's power systems, describing such assaults as "strategic and deliberate" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.

The energy minister said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were working to repair systems.

A barrage of missiles damaged energy infrastructure and civilian homes in the capital.

Several of the people injured in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by municipal representatives.

Area administrators said the city experienced intense attacks during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child died and multiple civilians were injured.

The assaults follow nights of air raids in the territory, portions of which are occupied by Moscow's military.

The entire country is on alert for sophisticated projectile assaults, 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.

Officials stated energy workers and officials were preparing for further attacks.