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Overnight, Moscow's aerial assaults have resulted in power cuts in large parts of the capital city, the Ukrainian capital.

A number of civilians were hurt while residents in eastern districts were experienced blackouts and faced disruption to water systems, per reports from municipal leaders.

At the same time, a minor was killed in a separate aerial attack in the southeastern region in the southern area, according to local officials.

Russian forces has increased assaults on energy facilities over the past few days, while officials has requested "concrete actions" from international partners to increase pressure on Moscow.

"What's needed is not window dressing but firm measures - from the America, European nations and the major economies - in supplying defensive weapons and applying penalties," he wrote in a social media post.

He said that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 missiles struck energy facilities, characterizing such attacks as "premeditated" and against "essential services" as temperatures become colder.

The energy minister said Russia was "launching a major assault" and technical staff were working to repair systems.

A series of attacks damaged energy infrastructure and apartment buildings in the capital.

Several of the people injured in the strikes on the city have been transported for medical care, according to city authorities.

Regional authorities said the urban area experienced heavy assaults during nighttime hours. A young boy died and several individuals were wounded.

The attacks come after nights of aerial attacks in the area, sections of which are currently controlled by Moscow's military.

All of Ukraine is on alert for hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, which are tougher to detect.

Government officials told journalists that Moscow was intentionally trying to damage the country's energy grid, with assaults already impacting fuel infrastructure.

Authorities confirmed technical personnel and officials were anticipating additional strikes.