European Commission warns Moscow as aerial strikes escalate in Ukraine
Fresh drone strikes hit Kyiv while the EU warns Russia against attacks on its territory following an investigation into explosive drones found in Leipzig.
Russian forces carried out fresh overnight drone raids against Kyiv, injuring a civilian and damaging local infrastructure. The bombardment follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he denounced Russian aggression.
Concurrently, Moscow's Defense Ministry declared a renewed military campaign specifically targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure. In response, Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian oil facilities have continued to disrupt domestic fuel supplies, compelling Moscow to import petrol.
Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the bloc "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil" following an investigation in Leipzig, where German authorities identified two suspects linked to Moscow over explosive drones.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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