Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv following Zelensky's UN speech

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Posted Oct 11, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-11-0100
Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv following Zelensky's UN speech
Photo: Corriere della Sera

Russian forces launched renewed drone strikes against Kyiv following Zelensky's UN address, while the EU issued warnings over Moscow-linked sabotage attempts.

Russian forces carried out renewed overnight drone strikes on Kyiv, injuring at least one person. The escalated bombardments followed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the UN General Assembly, where he sharply criticized Moscow's leadership.

Russia's defence ministry confirmed a new campaign specifically targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Simultaneously, Ukrainian long-range strikes against Russian oil refineries have disrupted local fuel supplies, forcing Moscow to import petrol to cover shortages.

Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the European Union "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil" after German investigators uncovered an explosive drone plot in Leipzig involving two suspects linked to Moscow.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

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