Russian drones strike Kyiv as EU warns against hybrid attacks on its soil

Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv following Zelensky's UN speech, while the EU warns Moscow against hybrid threats after sabotage suspects were linked to Russia.
Russian forces carried out overnight drone strikes on Kyiv, injuring at least one resident. The assault followed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's speech at the United Nations General Assembly, where he referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin as "patient zero who wanted the war."
Concurrently, Russia's defence ministry announced a renewed campaign targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ukrainian aerial strikes against Russian refineries have forced Moscow to procure refined fuel internationally.
Security concerns also mounted in Europe following the identification of two suspects linked to Moscow in connection with explosive drone incidents in Leipzig, Germany. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issued a firm warning, stating, "We will not tolerate attacks on EU soil."
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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