EU warns Moscow as Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv's energy grid

Russia launched new drone strikes on Kyiv while targeting Ukraine's energy grid, prompting Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and a stern EU response.
Russian forces launched additional drone strikes against Kyiv following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's UN General Assembly address, injuring a resident. The attack aligns with Moscow's official announcement of an intensified offensive targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure before winter.
In response, Ukrainian forces escalated air strikes against Russian petroleum facilities and refineries. The resulting damage has forced Moscow to import foreign fuel to fulfill national demand.
Concurrently, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European Union "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil" and is prepared to respond. Her remarks follow German investigations into an explosive drone plot in Leipzig that identified two suspects with ties to Moscow.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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