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Throughout the evening, Moscow's missile and drone strikes have led to electricity outages in extensive areas of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

A number of civilians were wounded while residents in eastern districts were left without electricity and dealt with disruption to water supplies, as stated by city officials.

Meanwhile, a young boy was killed in a distinct Russian drone strike in the southeastern region in the southern area, based on information from local officials.

Russian forces has escalated strikes on electrical systems over the last fortnight, while officials has called for "real steps" from allies to exert influence on Moscow.

"The necessity is not superficial actions but decisive action - from the US, the EU and the G7 - in delivering protection systems and enforcing restrictions," he wrote in a public message.

Officials stated that 450 drones and several dozen rockets targeted energy facilities, labeling such attacks as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

Government representatives said Moscow was "conducting extensive attacks" and technical staff were laboring to repair systems.

A barrage of missiles struck electrical systems and civilian homes in the capital.

Five out of the nine people wounded in the assaults on the capital have been taken to hospital, according to city authorities.

Regional authorities said the city experienced heavy assaults overnight. A seven-year-old child died and three other people were injured.

The attacks come after evenings of air raids in the region, portions of which are occupied by Russian forces.

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

Authorities told the media that Moscow was purposely seeking to damage the country's energy grid, with assaults already impacting fuel infrastructure.

Officials stated utility staff and officials were preparing for further attacks.