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Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to power cuts in extensive areas of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were injured while residents in eastern neighborhoods were left without electricity and dealt with problems to water supplies, according to local authorities.

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

Moscow has escalated strikes on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while the country's government has demanded "concrete actions" from allies to exert influence on Moscow.

"What is required is not symbolic gestures but strong steps - from the US, the EU and the major economies - in providing defensive weapons and applying sanctions," mentioned in a online statement.

Authorities reported that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and more than 30 projectiles targeted the country's power systems, characterizing such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as winter approaches.

Government representatives said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were working to fix the damage.

A barrage of missiles hit electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.

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

Local officials said the city endured heavy assaults throughout the evening. A young boy lost their life and several individuals were injured.

The attacks succeed nights of bombing campaigns in the area, portions of which are currently controlled by invading troops.

All of Ukraine is under warning for sophisticated projectile assaults, which are tougher to spot.

Authorities told the media that Moscow was deliberately attempting to damage the national power system, with strikes already disrupting gas facilities.

Officials stated utility staff and authorities were anticipating more assaults.