Russian strikes hit Kyiv as Moscow targets Ukraine's energy grid

Russian forces conducted overnight drone strikes on Kyiv, injuring at least one person, shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the United Nations General Assembly and called Russian President Vladimir Putin "patient zero who wanted the war." The attacks coincide with a Russian Defense Ministry announcement launching a campaign specifically aimed at destroying Ukraine's energy grid.

In response, Ukrainian forces expanded drone operations targeting Russian refineries and petroleum infrastructure, forcing Moscow to import fuel to meet domestic demand.

Concurrently, European authorities expressed concern after German investigators identified two Moscow-linked suspects following the discovery of explosive drones near infrastructure in Leipzig. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that the European Union "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil" and stated the bloc is prepared to respond.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.