Russia

El Mundo reported that the CIA had warned several Mediterranean countries of a possible Russian operation using drones launched from disguised commercial vessels. French President Emmanuel Macron disputed the report, saying French authorities had not been informed.

Authorities reported that Russian strikes killed eight people across Ukraine and injured at least 22 in Kharkiv, including six children. Officials also reported damage to civilian sites and thousands of Russian attacks over the preceding week.

Explosive-laden drones flew into the wing of a fuelled Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig Airport but failed to detonate. German authorities later linked the alleged plot to a Russia-based intelligence operation, prompting calls to strengthen Germany’s defences.

Iran is seeking to redirect oil exports and essential imports toward the Caspian Sea and land borders as disruption affects its southern ports. The northern route faces limited port capacity, falling water levels, congestion and dependence on Russia.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavov criticized US, Israeli and European policies and called for a new Eurasian security architecture. He said Russia, Belarus and like-minded partners had begun work on a charter on diversity and multipolarity.

Moldova, Romania and Poland reported drone or aircraft incursions and related disruptions, while officials warned that Russia could intensify hybrid actions against Europe. Reports of possible future drone attacks in Western Europe remained unconfirmed.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had expanded attacks to Ukrainian data centres and internet providers. A strike in Kyiv killed four people and damaged a data centre, while about 100,000 households experienced internet outages.