Russia targets Ukrainian energy grid as Kyiv strikes Russian refineries

Russian forces launched fresh drone strikes targeting Kyiv following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly, injuring at least one civilian. Moscow's defence ministry subsequently declared a renewed military campaign specifically directed at destroying Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

In response, Ukrainian forces intensified long-range aerial attacks against petroleum facilities and oil refineries inside Russian territory. The ongoing strikes on fuel depots have reportedly forced Moscow to import fuel from foreign suppliers to cover domestic shortfalls. Meanwhile, European leaders warned of potential responses to Russian intelligence operations after German investigators identified two Moscow-linked suspects involved in explosive drone activity in Leipzig.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.