EU warns Moscow as Russia targets Kyiv and Ukrainian energy grid

Russian forces conducted overnight drone strikes against Kyiv, injuring at least one person and damaging infrastructure following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the UN General Assembly. Moscow's Ministry of Defence subsequently announced a renewed military campaign targeting Ukraine's energy grid. In retaliation, Ukrainian long-range drones struck Russian oil refineries, forcing Moscow to import petroleum products to address local fuel shortages.

Simultaneously, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that the European Union is "ready to respond" to hostile acts on member state territory. Her statement followed the identification of two suspects linked to Moscow in connection with explosive drone incidents in Leipzig, Germany. European officials reiterated that attacks against EU interests will not be tolerated.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.