Russia targets Ukrainian energy grid as EU warns against attacks on European soil

Russian forces launched fresh overnight drone strikes against Kyiv, injuring a resident, as Moscow formally initiated a campaign aimed at crippling Ukraine's energy grid before winter. The strikes intensified following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address at the UN General Assembly. In retaliation, Ukrainian long-range drones struck Russian petroleum infrastructure, disrupting domestic fuel manufacturing and driving Moscow to import foreign supplies.

Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the European Union "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil" and is "ready to respond." Her statement followed German law enforcement identifying two suspects connected to Moscow regarding an explosive drone plot in Leipzig.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.