European intelligence warns of Russian sabotage threats as Leipzig suspects identified

European intelligence agencies warn of potential Russian sabotage operations as authorities identify two suspects linked to the Leipzig airport incendiary device incident.
European security officials are on high alert following warnings from Danish intelligence services regarding potential Russian sabotage targeting industrial infrastructure. The alert follows the identification of two suspects linked to Moscow in connection with incendiary devices found at Germany's Leipzig airport. German investigations revealed that one suspect, a Belarusian national holding Russian documentation, obtained an Italian Schengen visa, though Italian security sources ruled out his physical transit through Italy.
Concurrently, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that hybrid attacks on European Union territory will not be tolerated, pledging a firm response. On the front lines, the Russian Defense Ministry announced a renewed offensive specifically aimed at crippling Ukraine's power network. Ukraine has responded by stepping up long-range drone strikes against Russian oil facilities, forcing Moscow to import petroleum products to satisfy domestic needs.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
Sources
- Corriere della Sera — Guerra Ucraina-Russia, le notizie in diretta | Von der Leyen: «Non tolleriamo attacchi sul suolo Ue, pronti a rispondere». Droni esplosivi a Lipsia: identificati due sospetti, entrambi legati a Mosca
- La Repubblica — Guerra Ucraina - Russia, le news di oggi. Gli 007 della Danimarca: “Mosca pronta a sabotare nostre industrie”
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