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During the night, Russian aerial assaults have caused blackouts in extensive areas of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were left without electricity and faced interruptions to water supplies, as stated by local authorities.

At the same time, a young boy was killed in a separate assault in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southeastern part, based on information from regional authorities.

Moscow has escalated assaults on energy facilities over the past few days, while the country's government has called for "substantial measures" from international partners to exert influence on Russia.

"What's needed is not superficial actions but strong steps - from the United States, European nations and the G7 - in providing air defence systems and applying sanctions," mentioned in a public message.

Officials stated that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 rockets attacked energy facilities, describing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.

Energy officials said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and maintenance teams were working to fix the damage.

A barrage of missiles hit electrical systems and residential structures in the capital.

Several of the people injured in the assaults on the capital have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by city authorities.

Regional authorities said the city endured intense attacks during nighttime hours. A young boy was killed and three other people were hurt.

The attacks follow evenings of air raids in the area, parts of which are occupied by Russian forces.

The whole nation is under warning for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to identify.

Authorities told reporters that Moscow was intentionally trying to demolish the national power system, with strikes already impacting fuel infrastructure.

Officials stated energy workers and authorities were preparing for further attacks.