Russia launches campaign against Ukrainian energy grid as European Union issues sabotage warning
Russia has launched a new campaign against Ukraine's energy infrastructure while the EU issued a stern warning over alleged Moscow-linked sabotage in Germany.
Russian forces have initiated a renewed military campaign targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure while continuing overnight drone strikes on Kyiv that injured at least one person. The escalated attacks follow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he strongly criticized Moscow.
Simultaneously, Ukrainian long-range strikes against Russian oil facilities have disrupted domestic fuel supplies, compelling Moscow to import petrol from abroad.
Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asserted that the European Union "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil" after German authorities uncovered an explosive drone plot in Leipzig involving two suspects linked to Moscow.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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