EU warns of hybrid threats as Russia targets Ukrainian energy grid

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that the bloc "will not tolerate attacks on EU soil" following security incidents across member states. German investigators identified two suspects linked to Moscow—a Russian national holding a Latvian passport and a Belarusian with Russian documents—in connection with explosive devices found at Leipzig airport. Italian security sources noted the Belarusian suspect held an Italian Schengen visa but did not transit through Italy.

Simultaneously, Danish intelligence warned of potential Russian sabotage against domestic industrial targets. On the battlefield, Russia launched a new military campaign targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, responding to escalated Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian petroleum facilities. Kyiv's ongoing strikes on refineries have previously forced Moscow to import fuel.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.