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Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to blackouts in multiple districts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were hurt while inhabitants in eastern neighborhoods were experienced blackouts and encountered disruption to drinking water, as stated by municipal leaders.

Simultaneously, a minor was killed in a different aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, as reported by local officials.

Moscow has increased attacks on energy facilities over recent weeks, while officials has called for "concrete actions" from partner nations to exert influence on Russia.

"What is required is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the America, European nations and the Group of Seven - in providing protection systems and enforcing sanctions," mentioned in a online statement.

Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen missiles attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, characterizing such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.

Energy officials said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were striving to restore power.

A wave of strikes struck power facilities and residential structures in the capital.

Five out of the nine people wounded in the assaults on the city have been hospitalized, according to city authorities.

Local officials said the metropolitan region endured significant strikes throughout the evening. A young boy died and three other people were injured.

The strikes come after nights of air raids in the area, parts of which are occupied by Moscow's military.

The entire country is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to detect.

Government officials told journalists that Moscow was deliberately attempting to destroy the country's energy grid, with attacks already affecting gas facilities.

Officials stated technical personnel and authorities were preparing for more assaults.