EU warns Russia over European sabotage as Kyiv faces fresh drone strikes

Kyiv came under renewed Russian drone attacks while EU leaders warned Moscow over suspected sabotage incidents in Germany.
Russian forces launched renewed drone attacks against Kyiv following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address at the UN General Assembly, injuring at least one person. The strikes coincide with an explicit military campaign announced by Moscow's Defense Ministry aiming to destroy Ukraine's energy infrastructure. In turn, Ukrainian forces expanded long-range aerial attacks against Russian oil refineries and petroleum facilities, forcing Moscow to import foreign fuel.
Concurrently, European security concerns mounted after German authorities identified two suspects with ties to Moscow following explosive drone incidents near Leipzig. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the alleged sabotage, stating, "We will not tolerate attacks on EU soil, ready to respond."
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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