European Union pledges response to hybrid threats as Russia targets Ukrainian energy

European security agencies remain on high alert following hybrid threats linked to Moscow. German authorities identified two suspects tied to a drone explosion at Leipzig Airport: a Russian citizen with a Latvian passport and a Belarusian national carrying Russian documents. Although the Belarusian suspect obtained an Italian Schengen visa, Italian security officials confirmed he did not enter the bloc via Italy.

In response to heightened threats, including warnings from Danish intelligence regarding potential industrial sabotage, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared, "we will not tolerate attacks on EU soil," emphasizing readiness to respond.

Simultaneously, Russian forces initiated a new offensive targeting Ukraine's energy grid. In retaliation, Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian oil refineries, disrupting local supplies and forcing Moscow to import fuel to mitigate domestic shortages.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.