Russian drones strike Kyiv as EU warns against Moscow-linked threats
Kyiv faced renewed Russian drone attacks following President Zelensky's UN speech, while the EU warned against Moscow-backed security incidents.
Russian forces launched fresh overnight drone strikes against Kyiv, injuring a civilian following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address at the United Nations General Assembly. Russian military officials confirmed an intensified strategy specifically targeting Ukraine’s energy grid. In response, Kyiv escalated long-range drone strikes against petroleum facilities across Russia, straining domestic fuel availability. Meanwhile, European Union leadership addressed hybrid threats after German investigators linked two suspects connected to Moscow to explosive drones discovered in Leipzig. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the bloc "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil" and remains prepared to react against foreign interference.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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