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Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to blackouts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.

A number of civilians were hurt while inhabitants in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and encountered interruptions to drinking water, as stated by municipal leaders.

At the same time, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a different aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southern area, based on information from local officials.

Moscow has intensified attacks on electrical systems over the past few days, while officials has demanded "concrete actions" from allies to apply pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the America, Europe and the G7 - in supplying air defence systems and implementing penalties," he wrote in a public message.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and several dozen projectiles struck the country's power systems, describing such strikes as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.

Government representatives said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were working to fix the damage.

A series of attacks hit electrical systems and apartment buildings in Kyiv.

Several of the people injured in the attacks on the city have been transported for medical care, per statements from municipal representatives.

Regional authorities said the urban area endured significant strikes throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child was killed and several individuals were wounded.

The attacks succeed nights of air raids in the territory, sections of which are occupied by Russian forces.

All of Ukraine is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are harder to detect.

Authorities told the media that Russia was purposely seeking to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already disrupting gas facilities.

Officials stated utility staff and government agencies were bracing for additional strikes.