The EU considers the rocket attack on a residential high-rise in Dnipro as a sign of escalation and is discussing its possible response to it.
This was stated by the representative of the EU, Peter Stano.
He called the strike a "cruel, inhuman attack."
"This is yet another example of how the Putin regime continues to fuel this conflict and the EU's position has always been to respond to any signs of escalation. We are now talking about increased targeting of civilians in their homes after Russia decided to strike critical infrastructure, important for people to survive the winter. This is another sign that the regime wants to escalate and not de-escalate," Stano said.
According to him, in light of the approaching anniversary of the invasion, the EU is monitoring the situation especially closely.
"This issue will be discussed at the upcoming meeting of the heads of foreign affairs of the EU countries next Monday. But any reaction of the EU must be agreed by the 27 member states," Stano reminded.
"Discussions about how to respond to the ongoing aggression and what to do in response to the latest signs of escalation by the Kremlin are ongoing," he added.
As reported, the number of people killed as a result of a rocket attack on a high-rise building in Dnipro has reached 40 people, including three children.