Kyiv hit by fresh drone attacks as EU warns against Russian hybrid threats

Fresh Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv as Moscow targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure, while the EU warns against hostile acts following German investigations in Leipzig.
Russian forces launched another overnight drone attack against Kyiv, injuring a civilian following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the UN General Assembly. The assault aligns with a newly announced campaign by Moscow's defence ministry targeting Ukraine's energy network ahead of winter.
In response to ongoing Russian aggression, Ukrainian forces have expanded long-range drone strikes against Russian oil facilities. These operations have disrupted domestic fuel supplies, prompting Moscow to seek foreign fuel imports.
Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the bloc would not tolerate hostile actions on European soil. Her comments follow a German probe into explosive drone incidents in Leipzig, where investigators identified two suspects with ties to Moscow.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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