Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have led to electricity outages in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and encountered problems to water systems, according to city officials.
Simultaneously, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a different assault in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, according to regional authorities.
Russian forces has escalated attacks on energy facilities over the last fortnight, while Ukrainian leadership has demanded "concrete actions" from allies to apply pressure on Moscow.
"What's needed is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the America, Europe and the major economies - in delivering defensive weapons and enforcing sanctions," was stated in a online statement.
He said that 450 drones and over thirty missiles attacked the country's power systems, labeling such attacks as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as winter approaches.
The energy minister said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were working to fix the damage.
A barrage of missiles struck power facilities and residential structures in the capital.
Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been transported for medical care, according to city authorities.
Regional authorities said the urban area came under intense attacks overnight. A seven-year-old child died and multiple civilians were hurt.
The assaults succeed evenings of air raids in the area, portions of which are occupied by Moscow's military.
The entire country is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are tougher to identify.
Authorities told reporters that Russia was intentionally trying to demolish the country's energy grid, with strikes already disrupting fuel infrastructure.
He said technical personnel and authorities were preparing for additional strikes.
