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Throughout the evening, Russian missile and drone strikes have resulted in electricity outages in large parts of Ukraine's capital, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were injured while inhabitants in eastern districts were left without electricity and dealt with disruption to water supplies, per reports from municipal leaders.

Meanwhile, a young boy was killed in a distinct aerial attack in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, according to local officials.

Russian forces has intensified strikes on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while officials has demanded "substantial measures" from allies to exert influence on Moscow.

"The necessity is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the America, the EU and the G7 - in providing defensive weapons and enforcing penalties," was stated in a public message.

Officials stated that 450 drones and several dozen missiles attacked the country's power systems, characterizing such assaults as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.

Energy officials said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and maintenance teams were working to repair systems.

A wave of strikes struck electrical systems and residential structures in Kyiv.

Several of the people wounded in the strikes on the capital have been hospitalized, as confirmed by local officials.

Local officials said the urban area experienced heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A young boy was killed and several individuals were hurt.

The attacks succeed evenings of air raids in the region, portions of which remain under the control of Moscow's military.

All of Ukraine is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are harder to spot.

Government officials told journalists that Russia was intentionally trying to destroy the national power system, with assaults already affecting gas facilities.

Officials stated utility staff and officials were anticipating additional strikes.