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Overnight, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in multiple districts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

Several individuals were wounded while residents in eastern neighborhoods were plunged into darkness and dealt with disruption to water supplies, according to municipal leaders.

Meanwhile, a seven-year-old child was killed in a separate assault in the southeastern region in the southern area, as reported by local officials.

Russian forces has intensified attacks on electrical systems over the past few days, while officials has demanded "real steps" from allies to apply pressure on Russia.

"The necessity is not window dressing but decisive action - from the United States, Europe and the major economies - in delivering air defence systems and applying penalties," mentioned in a public message.

He said that 450 drones and over thirty rockets struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "everything that sustains normal life" as winter approaches.

Government representatives said Russia was "conducting extensive attacks" and repair crews were working to restore power.

A barrage of missiles struck energy infrastructure and residential structures in the capital.

Multiple people wounded in the attacks on the capital have been transported for medical care, as confirmed by municipal representatives.

Area administrators said the metropolitan region experienced intense attacks during nighttime hours. A young boy was killed and multiple civilians were hurt.

The assaults follow nights of aerial attacks in the territory, parts of which are occupied by invading troops.

The entire country is in a state of readiness for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to spot.

Authorities told reporters that Moscow was purposely seeking to destroy the electrical infrastructure, with attacks already affecting gas facilities.

Officials stated technical personnel and officials were preparing for additional strikes.