Russia targets Ukrainian energy grid as von der Leyen warns Moscow over European drone plot

Russian forces continued overnight drone bombardment against Kyiv, causing injuries and localized destruction. The escalated attacks follow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he denounced Moscow's war effort. Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed an ongoing campaign aimed at systematically disabling Ukraine's power infrastructure. In response, Ukrainian long-range strikes hit Russian fuel refineries, disrupting domestic supplies and compelling Moscow to import petroleum products.

Concurrently, security concerns escalated in Western Europe after German authorities linked two suspects in an explosive drone plot in Leipzig directly to Moscow. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the bloc "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil" and noted readiness to implement countermeasures.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.