Russia targets Ukrainian energy grid following drone strikes on Kyiv

Russian forces launched a fresh wave of overnight drone strikes against Kyiv, injuring at least one civilian following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's speech at the UN General Assembly. In response to recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries—which have disrupted domestic supplies and forced Moscow to purchase fuel abroad—Russia’s Defense Ministry announced an intensified campaign specifically targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Concurrently, European authorities identified two suspects with ties to Moscow after discovering explosive drones in Leipzig, Germany. Addressing the growing security concern, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated, "We do not tolerate attacks on EU soil," underscoring the bloc's readiness to defend its territory against hybrid threats.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.