Russian drones hit Kyiv as EU issues warning over Leipzig incident

Russian forces launched overnight drone strikes against Kyiv as EU leaders warned Moscow over sabotage attempts in Germany.
Russian forces launched fresh drone strikes against Kyiv overnight, injuring at least one woman. The attacks intensified shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the United Nations General Assembly, where he sharply criticized Moscow.
Concurrently, Russian defense officials announced a renewed strategy targeting Ukraine's energy grid. In response, Ukrainian forces escalated air strikes on oil facilities inside Russia, forcing Moscow to import fuel to meet domestic demand.
In Europe, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the bloc "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil." Her remarks followed German investigators identifying two Moscow-linked suspects in connection with explosive drones discovered in Leipzig.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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