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Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have resulted in power cuts in extensive areas of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

Nine people were wounded while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and dealt with interruptions to water supplies, as stated by local authorities.

At the same time, a minor was killed in a distinct assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southern area, according to area administrators.

Russian forces has increased attacks on electrical systems over the past few days, while Ukrainian leadership has requested "concrete actions" from allies to exert influence on Russia.

"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but firm measures - from the United States, Europe and the major economies - in supplying protection systems and enforcing sanctions," was stated in a social media post.

Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 projectiles attacked energy facilities, describing such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

Government representatives said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were working to restore power.

A wave of strikes struck energy infrastructure and residential structures in the capital.

Several of the people hurt in the strikes on the city have been hospitalized, per statements from city authorities.

Local officials said the urban area came under intense attacks during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child was killed and three other people were hurt.

The attacks follow nights of aerial attacks in the territory, parts of which remain under the control of Russian forces.

All of Ukraine is in a state of readiness for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are harder to spot.

National leaders told the media that Moscow was deliberately attempting to damage the national power system, with strikes already impacting fuel infrastructure.

Authorities confirmed energy workers and officials were preparing for additional strikes.