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During the night, Russian aerial assaults have caused blackouts in multiple districts of the capital city, Kyiv.

A number of civilians were hurt while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were plunged into darkness and faced problems to water supplies, according to local authorities.

At the same time, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a separate Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southern area, according to area administrators.

Moscow has intensified attacks on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "real steps" from partner nations to increase pressure on Russia.

"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the US, Europe and the major economies - in providing air defence systems and applying penalties," was stated in a online statement.

Authorities reported that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 missiles struck energy facilities, describing such strikes as "strategic and deliberate" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as the weather cools.

Energy officials said Moscow was "inflicting a massive strike" and technical staff were working to restore power.

A barrage of missiles hit power facilities and civilian homes in the capital.

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

Local officials said the metropolitan region endured intense attacks during nighttime hours. A seven-year-old child was killed and multiple civilians were hurt.

The assaults follow nights of bombing campaigns in the territory, parts of which are occupied by Russian forces.

The whole nation is in a state of readiness for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to spot.

National leaders told the media that Russia was intentionally trying to damage the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already disrupting fuel infrastructure.

He said utility staff and authorities were preparing for more assaults.