Russia launches new assault on Ukrainian energy grid as Kyiv targets Russian refineries

Russian forces launched a targeted campaign against Ukraine's energy infrastructure while continuing overnight drone strikes on Kyiv, injuring at least one civilian. The intensified bombardment followed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's speech at the United Nations General Assembly, where he criticized Russian leadership and labeled President Vladimir Putin as "the patient zero who wanted the war."

Concurrently, Ukrainian military forces escalated long-range aerial attacks against fuel facilities and refineries deep inside Russian territory. The ongoing strikes on energy sites have reportedly disrupted domestic fuel supplies in Russia, forcing Moscow to import fuel from foreign suppliers to meet local demand.

European authorities remain on high alert following earlier security concerns regarding alleged Russian intelligence operations within European Union borders.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.