Russia targets Ukrainian energy grid as EU warns over sabotage plot in Germany

Russia intensified drone strikes on Kyiv while targeting energy infrastructure, as EU officials raised alarms over a foiled sabotage plot in Leipzig linked to Moscow.
Russian forces launched additional overnight drone strikes against Kyiv, injuring at least one person as Moscow confirmed a campaign targeting Ukraine's energy grid ahead of winter. The bombardment followed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he strongly criticized Russian leadership.
Concurrently, Ukrainian forces intensified long-range strikes against Russian oil refineries, compounding fuel shortages inside Russia. Meanwhile, European Union officials raised concerns following the identification of two suspects linked to Moscow in an alleged explosive drone plot in Leipzig, Germany. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the incident, warning that European authorities will not tolerate hostiles acts on EU territory and remain prepared to react.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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