Russian strikes hit Kyiv as Brussels warns Moscow over security threats

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Posted Oct 31, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-31-0600
Russian strikes hit Kyiv as Brussels warns Moscow over security threats
Photo: Corriere della Sera

Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv while the EU warns Moscow following drone incidents near infrastructure in Germany.

Russian forces executed renewed overnight drone attacks against Kyiv, injuring at least one person shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the UN General Assembly. Moscow simultaneously confirmed a strategic campaign targeting Ukraine's power grid ahead of the winter months. In response, Ukrainian long-range strikes against Russian oil facilities have caused domestic fuel deficits, compelling Russia to import petrol.

Concurrently, European security tensions surged after German authorities identified two suspects with ties to Moscow regarding explosive drone incidents near critical infrastructure in Leipzig. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that the bloc "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil" and indicated readiness to take action.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

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