EU warns against Russian hybrid threats as strikes hit Kyiv and energy targets

Russian forces launched additional overnight drone attacks against Kyiv, injuring a civilian in the wake of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Russian military officials announced plans to focus airstrikes on Ukraine’s energy grid ahead of the winter season. In response, Ukrainian forces escalated long-range drone strikes targeting Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure.

Concurrently, European officials reacted to security incidents within the European Union, including the discovery of explosive drones in Leipzig, Germany, where authorities identified two suspects associated with Moscow. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that Brussels will not permit hostile operations within the bloc, stating, "We do not tolerate attacks on EU soil," and affirmed readiness to counter further hybrid threats.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.