Overnight, Russian aerial assaults have resulted in power cuts in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.
A number of civilians were injured while local people in eastern districts were left without electricity and faced problems to drinking water, per reports from municipal leaders.
At the same time, a seven-year-old child was fatally injured in a distinct assault in the southeastern region in the country's south-east, as reported by local officials.
Russian forces has increased strikes on energy facilities over recent weeks, while officials has called for "real steps" from allies to apply pressure on Moscow.
"What is required is not window dressing but strong steps - from the United States, Europe and the Group of Seven - in providing air defence systems and applying penalties," he wrote in a social media post.
He said that hundreds of unmanned aircraft and several dozen rockets attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure, describing such assaults as "cynical and calculated" and against "essential services" as the weather cools.
The energy minister said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were working to repair systems.
A barrage of missiles damaged electrical systems and civilian homes in Kyiv.
Multiple people hurt in the strikes on the city have been taken to hospital, as confirmed by city authorities.
Regional authorities said the metropolitan region experienced intense attacks throughout the evening. A seven-year-old child died and several individuals were injured.
The assaults follow nights of bombing campaigns in the area, parts of which are occupied by invading troops.
The whole nation is on alert for advanced weapon attacks, which are tougher to identify.
National leaders told journalists that Russia was purposely seeking to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already disrupting fuel infrastructure.
He said utility staff and government agencies were bracing for further attacks.
