Russia targets Ukrainian energy grid as EU warns against acts on its soil

Russian forces launched fresh drone strikes against Kyiv overnight, injuring a civilian and causing damage following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly. During his speech, Zelensky described Russian President Vladimir Putin as "patient zero who wanted the war." The attacks coincide with Moscow's declared campaign aimed at disabling Ukraine's energy grid.

In response, Ukrainian forces escalated long-range drone strikes on Russian fuel infrastructure, forcing Moscow to import foreign petrol supplies to meet domestic shortages.

Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the bloc will respond to hostile acts within member states, asserting, "We do not tolerate attacks on EU soil." Her comments followed German authorities identifying two suspects linked to Moscow over explosive drone incidents in Leipzig.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.