Russian strikes hit Kyiv as EU warns Moscow over Leipzig drones

Russian forces launched a fresh wave of drone strikes against Kyiv, injuring at least one person shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the United Nations General Assembly, where he referred to Vladimir Putin as "the patient zero who wanted the war". Moscow confirmed an intensified campaign aimed at devastating Ukraine's energy network.

In response, Ukrainian long-range strikes targeted several Russian oil refineries, causing domestic fuel shortages and forcing Moscow to purchase petroleum products from abroad.

Meanwhile, security concerns escalated within the European Union after German authorities identified two suspects linked to Moscow following explosive drone incidents in Leipzig. Addressing the growing hybrid threat, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issued a firm warning, stating, "We do not tolerate attacks on EU soil," and affirmed readiness to respond.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.