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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 local people in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and dealt with disruption to water systems, according to local authorities.

Meanwhile, a minor was killed in a separate Russian drone strike in the Zaporizhzhia region in the country's south-east, based on information from area administrators.

Moscow has intensified attacks on energy facilities over recent weeks, while the country's government has requested "substantial measures" from international partners to apply pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not symbolic gestures but decisive action - from the America, Europe and the Group of Seven - in supplying defensive weapons and applying penalties," mentioned in a social media post.

Authorities reported that 450 drones and more than 30 missiles attacked the country's power systems, characterizing such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as winter approaches.

The energy minister said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were striving to fix the damage.

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

Five out of the nine people injured in the attacks on the city have been hospitalized, as confirmed by city authorities.

Local officials said the city came under intense attacks during nighttime hours. A young boy died and three other people were hurt.

The strikes succeed nights of aerial attacks in the area, portions of which are occupied by invading troops.

The whole nation is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to spot.

Authorities told journalists that Moscow was deliberately attempting to damage the national power system, with assaults already affecting gas facilities.

He said utility staff and authorities were preparing for additional strikes.