Jul 24, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC

Russian forces launched extensive air and artillery strikes across several Ukrainian regions, causing casualties and damaging civilian infrastructure. In Zaporizhzhia, regional authorities recorded over 1,000 strikes within 24 hours, resulting in one death and 34 injuries.

Meanwhile, overnight missile and drone attacks in the Odesa region struck residential areas and an industrial enterprise, injuring a woman and a four-year-old child. In Dnipropetrovsk, 18 people remain hospitalized following an attack on Pavlohrad, four of whom are in critical condition.

Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs Ivan Vyhivskyi stated that police documented over 1,600 Russian war crimes during the past week, noting recent fatalities and injuries across the Kharkiv, Kherson, Sumy, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

Sources: Укрінформ.

US President Donald Trump has introduced new import tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. The measures came into effect following the expiration of a previous 150-day global tariff regime that was recently struck down by a US Supreme Court ruling.

While imports from the EU, Canada, and the UK face a 10 percent levy, other targeted nations are subject to rates of up to 12.5 percent. The US administration cited alleged shortcomings in measures against forced labor as part of the rationale for the new penalties. Government leaders and ministers from several affected nations reacted with indignation to the sudden announcement.

Sources: NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting), NU, Rzeczpospolita, Tagesschau

Air raid alerts were issued across Kyiv and several southern and eastern Ukrainian regions overnight following threats from Russian unmanned aerial vehicles and tactical aviation.

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, alerts were triggered by incoming Russian drones, including high-speed jet-powered models, moving towards towns such as Brovary and Velyka Dymerka near the capital. Military officials issued multiple warnings via Telegram regarding the trajectory of the airborne targets and the activity of tactical aircraft operating along eastern and southern sectors.

Local authorities in Kyiv later announced the all-clear as the immediate threat subsided.

Sources: NV, Ukrinform

United States forces executed a 13th consecutive night of airstrikes against military targets in Iran, striking command centers, drone storage facilities, and coastal surveillance posts. US Central Command stated the operation seeks to hold Tehran accountable and protect commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, where vessel traffic has dropped dramatically. Iranian outlets reported four fatalities and a missile strike near Qeshm Island.

In response to maritime disruptions, US President Donald Trump declared that Washington will use US-controlled Iranian funds to cover "all damages to ships" and freight. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the policy on social media, warning that asset confiscations set a highly dangerous precedent. Meanwhile, Kuwait reported drone attacks on a border station along its frontier with Iraq.

Sources: Der Standard, ORF, Tagesschau.

Volkswagen reported a sharp drop in earnings for the second quarter, driven primarily by falling sales in China and broader automotive market challenges. Net profit fell by 32.9% year-on-year to €1.54 billion, while operating profit reached €3.47 billion, missing average analyst forecasts of €4.07 billion. Quarterly revenue reached €82.4 billion, slightly exceeding market expectations.

Following the results, the German automaker lowered its full-year revenue outlook. Volkswagen now projects full-year sales to remain flat or contract by up to 3%, abandoning its previous forecast of up to 3% growth. Company management described the operating environment as "extremely challenging" while navigating internal discussions regarding potential restructuring and workforce adjustments.

Sources: ORF, Der Standard, Tagesschau, Sweden Herald.