Kyiv targeted in fresh strikes as Moscow launches energy campaign

Russian forces launched new drone strikes on Kyiv while Moscow announced a campaign targeting Ukraine's energy grid, as German authorities investigate suspected Russian sabotage in Leipzig.
Russian forces launched renewed drone attacks against Kyiv following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the UN General Assembly, injuring at least one civilian. Moscow officially declared a campaign intended to devastate Ukraine's energy infrastructure. In response, Kyiv intensified drone strikes against Russian oil refineries and petroleum facilities, disrupting local fuel supplies and forcing Moscow to import petrol.
Concurrently, European security concerns escalated after German authorities identified two suspects linked to Moscow regarding explosive drones discovered near infrastructure in Leipzig. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the European Union "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil" and stated officials are ready to respond.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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