Russian strikes hit Kyiv as EU warns against hybrid threats
Russian forces launched overnight drone attacks on Kyiv while EU officials warned against hybrid threats following the discovery of explosive drones in Leipzig.
Russian forces conducted fresh overnight drone strikes against Kyiv, injuring a civilian following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the United Nations General Assembly. Concurrently, Moscow announced a campaign aimed at degrading Ukraine's energy grid, prompting Kyiv to escalate drone attacks on Russian refineries and fuel infrastructure.
Simultaneously, European security concerns heightened after explosive drones were discovered in Leipzig, Germany. Authorities identified two suspects linked to Moscow, leading European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to condemn foreign interference, declaring, "We do not tolerate attacks on EU soil," and confirming Brussels' readiness to counter hybrid threats.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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