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Overnight, Russian missile and drone strikes have caused blackouts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

Nine people were wounded while inhabitants in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and dealt with interruptions to drinking water, as stated by local authorities.

Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was lost their life in a distinct aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeastern part, according to local officials.

Russian forces has escalated strikes on power infrastructure over the last fortnight, while the country's government has called for "real steps" from allies to exert influence on Moscow.

"What is required is not window dressing but strong steps - from the US, European nations and the major economies - in providing air defence systems and enforcing sanctions," mentioned in a social media post.

He said that 450 drones and over thirty missiles struck energy facilities, labeling such strikes as "cynical and calculated" and against "critical infrastructure" as temperatures become colder.

Government representatives said Russia was "inflicting a massive strike" and repair crews were working to repair systems.

A barrage of missiles damaged power facilities and apartment buildings in the capital.

Several of the people wounded in the strikes on the capital have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by city authorities.

Local officials said the urban area experienced significant strikes throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child was killed and three other people were wounded.

The assaults follow periods of aerial attacks in the region, portions of which are occupied by Russian forces.

The entire country is in a state of readiness for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are more difficult to spot.

Authorities told journalists that Russia was purposely seeking to demolish the country's energy grid, with strikes already affecting gas facilities.

Officials stated technical personnel and authorities were bracing for further attacks.