Russia targets Kyiv grid as EU warns against hybrid threats after Leipzig drone discovery

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Posted Oct 17, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-17-0030
Russia targets Kyiv grid as EU warns against hybrid threats after Leipzig drone discovery
Photo: Corriere della Sera

Russian strikes hit Kyiv as Moscow targets Ukraine's energy grid, while the EU warns against hybrid threats following a drone incident in Leipzig.

Russian forces launched fresh overnight drone attacks against Kyiv, injuring a civilian following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly. Concurrently, Moscow announced an intensified military campaign targeting Ukraine's energy grid, while Ukrainian forces increased long-range strikes against Russian oil refineries.

Simultaneously, European security concerns escalated after explosive drones were discovered in Leipzig, Germany. Authorities identified two suspects allegedly linked to Moscow. Addressing the incident, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned foreign interference, stating, "We do not tolerate attacks on EU soil," and confirmed Brussels' readiness to counter hybrid threats.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

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