Russian forces target Kyiv following Zelensky speech at UN

Russian forces launched overnight drone strikes against Kyiv as Moscow announced a renewed campaign against Ukraine's energy grid, following Zelensky's UN speech.
Russian forces launched overnight drone strikes targeting Kyiv, injuring a woman as aerial attacks against the capital intensified. The strikes occurred shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the United Nations General Assembly, labeling Russian President Vladimir Putin as "patient zero who wanted the war."
Concurrently, Russia's defense ministry announced a campaign aimed at destroying Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries have disrupted processing capacities, compelling Moscow to purchase fuel abroad.
In Germany, investigators identified two suspects connected to Moscow regarding explosive drone incidents in Leipzig. Reacting to European security threats, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned, "We will not tolerate attacks on EU soil," adding that the bloc remains prepared to respond.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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