Russian strikes hit Kyiv as EU warns Moscow over Leipzig drone incident

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Posted Oct 5, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-05-0700
Russian strikes hit Kyiv as EU warns Moscow over Leipzig drone incident
Photo: Corriere della Sera

Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv after Zelenskyy's UN address, while EU leadership issued warnings over Moscow-linked drone incidents in Leipzig.

Russian forces launched renewed drone attacks against Kyiv following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address at the UN General Assembly, injuring at least one person. The strikes follow an explicit military campaign announced by Moscow's Defense Ministry aiming to destroy Ukraine's energy infrastructure. In response, Ukrainian long-range strikes against Russian oil facilities have forced Moscow to import foreign fuel.

Concurrently, European security concerns mounted after German authorities identified two suspects with ties to Moscow following explosive drone incidents near Leipzig. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the alleged sabotage, stating, "We will not tolerate attacks on EU soil, ready to respond."

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

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