Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes have caused power cuts in large parts of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
Nine people were injured while residents in eastern districts were plunged into darkness and faced disruption to water supplies, the city's mayor Vitali Klitschko stated.
A separate strike in the Zaporizhzhia area resulted in a tragedy as a seven-year-old child was killed, according to local authorities.
Moscow has increasingly targeted energy facilities in its attacks, with President Volodymyr Zelensky accusing Russia of trying to induce chaos and psychological pressure on the Ukrainian populace.
Ukraine's Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk reported that Russia inflicted a 'massive strike' on various facilities overnight, noting that repair crews are actively working to restore power.
Images have emerged of firefighters battling blazes at a ten-storey building following the strikes, illustrating the destructive impact of the assault.
In Zaporizhzhia, attacks intensified overnight, claiming the life of the young child and injuring three others. This follows a series of air raids in regions controlled by Russia.
Amidst fears of hypersonic Kinzhal missile strikes, Zelensky has warned that Russia is deliberately attempting to dismantle Ukraine's energy grid, leading to exasperated energy workers and authorities preparing for potential further attacks.
