European Union warns Moscow following drone incidents in Germany
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned against attacks on EU soil after suspects linked to Moscow were identified in Germany, as Russian strikes on Kyiv and energy targets continue.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that the European Union will "not tolerate attacks on EU soil" and remains prepared to respond, following the identification of two suspects linked to Moscow over explosive drone incidents in Leipzig, Germany.
The diplomatic warning comes amid ongoing military escalations in Ukraine. Russian forces conducted fresh drone strikes against Kyiv, injuring at least one civilian. The aerial attacks intensified shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the United Nations General Assembly, where he strongly denounced the Kremlin's actions.
Simultaneously, Moscow announced a renewed campaign targeting Ukraine's energy network, while Ukrainian forces continue long-range strikes against Russian oil refineries and fuel facilities.
Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.
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