Russia targets Ukrainian energy grid as drone strikes hit Kyiv and Leipzig

Russian forces carried out fresh drone strikes against Kyiv, injuring a resident following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address at the United Nations General Assembly. During his speech, Zelensky described Russian President Vladimir Putin as "patient zero who wanted the war."

The strikes come as Russia's Defence Ministry formally announced a renewed campaign targeting Ukraine's energy grid ahead of winter. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drone raids on Russian oil infrastructure have damaged refining capacity, forcing Moscow to import fuel to meet domestic demand.

In Western Europe, security concerns mounted after German investigators identified two suspects connected to Moscow regarding explosive drone incidents in Leipzig. Reacting to the development, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that "we do not tolerate attacks on EU soil, ready to respond."

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.