EU vows response to hostile Russian acts as drone strikes hit Kyiv

Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv while the EU warns Moscow against hostile actions on European soil following explosive drone incidents in Germany.
Russian forces launched overnight drone strikes against Kyiv, injuring a resident following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly. Russian defense officials confirmed an intensified campaign aimed at damaging Ukraine's energy infrastructure before winter. In response, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries have disrupted local fuel supplies, prompting Moscow to import petroleum products.
Concurrently, European authorities raised security concerns after German investigations identified two suspects connected to Moscow in relation to explosive drone incidents in Leipzig. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European Union "will not tolerate attacks" on its soil and remains prepared to respond to hostile operations.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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