"Each new attack on Ukraine is another reason for Europe to tighten the screws on Russia," Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, said.

The European Union has imposed sanctions on five individuals linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex in response to the recent shelling of Ukrainian cities. — Ukrinform.

The European Union approved new sanctions against Russia on Friday 7 August in response to the recent wave of large-scale Russian strikes on Ukraine.