European Union warns Russia as strikes on Ukrainian energy grid escalate
Russian drone strikes continue against Kyiv's energy grid while the EU warns Moscow following a foiled drone plot in Germany.
Russian forces carried out additional overnight drone strikes on Kyiv, injuring a resident amid an escalating campaign targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of winter. The increased bombardment follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly. In response, Ukrainian long-range strikes against Russian petroleum infrastructure have disrupted domestic fuel supplies, compelling Moscow to purchase foreign fuel.
Concurrently, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the bloc "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil" and remains "ready to respond." Her comments follow German law enforcement identifying two suspects connected to Moscow regarding a plot involving an explosive drone in Leipzig.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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