Jul 24, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russian forces are preparing a massive missile strike expected within two days, citing intelligence reports. The warning coincides with intensified Russian aerial bombardment across several Ukrainian regions.

In Zaporizhzhia, guided aerial bomb strikes injured at least 30 people, including seven children. Meanwhile, Russian forces launched three ballistic missiles toward the Kyiv region alongside two Onyx missiles aimed at southern Ukraine. Ukrainian Air Defense intercepted one ballistic missile and neutralized 81 attack drones. Additionally, a Russian drone struck near a residential high-rise in Kharkiv's Saltivka district, shattering windows and injuring at least one person. Emergency services and municipal crews continue rescue and recovery efforts as air threat alerts remain active across the country.

Sources: Ukrinform

NATO has confirmed that allied fighters operated under alliance command during an air defense interception over Romanian territory, clarifying operational control following the downing of a drone. According to official statements, Romanian F-16 and Italian Eurofighter jets were scrambled under NATO command after an Italian missile missed the target before a Romanian aircraft intercepted the drone. Meanwhile, Ukrainian agrarian authorities reported that commercial vessel traffic into Ukrainian Black Sea ports came to a standstill due to threats of Russian attacks, with shipowners independently halting entries. The operational pause coincides with a separate incident in Romania's Exclusive Economic Zone, where a Liberian-flagged cargo ship carrying US coal to Ukraine issued a distress call following a suspected collision with a sea mine or maritime drone. Investigations into both security incidents remain ongoing.

Sources: Digi24, Flux24

Croatian fuel retailers, including INA and Petrol, have implemented temporary purchase restrictions at service stations following reports of an impending price surge scheduled for Tuesday.

Energy company INA announced a temporary cap of 300 liters per transaction to preserve supply continuity amid heightened customer demand and stockpiling ahead of the expected price increases, particularly for diesel fuel. The measure comes as increased demand placed pressure on service station stocks across the country.

Separately, Croatian Tourism and Sports Minister Tonči Glavina announced that the country currently hosts over one million tourists, matching the peak performance recorded during the same period last year.

Sources: HRT Vijesti, Klix.

Severe wildfires across southwestern Europe have forced mass evacuations in France and Spain, burning tens of thousands of hectares. In France's Gironde region, fires destroyed over 19,000 hectares and approached the Bordeaux metropolitan area, prompting an unprecedented evacuation of 110,000 people. French President Emmanuel Macron convened an emergency government meeting, mobilized the Armed Forces, and requested European aid to combat the blazes. Meanwhile, in Spain, authorities near Madrid acknowledged that one major fire had exceeded extinction capacity as blazes continued to threaten residential and tourist areas.

Sources: Expresso

The Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has removed Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from his post following sexual misconduct allegations, according to diplomatic sources. A total of 82 of the 125 represented member states voted in favor of his dismissal, which was publicly supported by nations including France, Norway, and the Netherlands.

Khan, 56, was accused of sexual harassment involving a subordinate, allegations he has consistently denied. Before his removal, Khan had temporarily stepped aside from his duties during the inquiry. He gained global prominence for issuing an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin over alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

Sources: Flux24