Jul 25, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that intelligence suggests Russian forces are preparing a massive missile strike on Ukraine within 48 hours. The warning comes amid ongoing aerial bombardments across several Ukrainian regions.

In Zaporizhzhia, the casualty count from Russian guided bomb strikes rose to 30 people, including seven children. Meanwhile, Ukrainian Air Force officials reported intercepting one of three Iskander-M or S-400 ballistic missiles aimed at Kyiv region from the north, alongside 81 attack drones. Air Force communications chief Yurii Ihnat noted that two additional Onyx missiles fired at southern Ukraine failed to hit their targets. Additionally, a drone strike in Kharkiv's Saltivka district shattered high-rise windows and left at least one person injured.

Sources: Ukrinform

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Tuesday to discuss potential diplomatic frameworks, including a proposed aerial ceasefire to offer Russia. The upcoming summit follows a Russian missile strike on a defense industry exhibition in the Kyiv region, which left 10 people dead and nearly 100 injured—an event Zelensky conceded should not have taken place.

The diplomatic effort coincides with wider regional security incidents. Romanian forces intercepted an unidentified drone over NATO airspace, while air defenses in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain downed Iranian missiles and drones targeting U.S. allies in the Middle East.

Sources: HRT Vijesti, Vijesti

Member states of the International Criminal Court have voted to dismiss Lead Prosecutor Karim Khan following a governing assembly decision in New York. The vote marks the first time in the tribunal's history that a chief prosecutor has been removed from office. Out of 125 member nations, 82 supported the resolution for his dismissal, while 13 voted against and 15 abstained.

The decision follows an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct involving a staff member. The assembly concluded that Khan committed a "serious breach of duty and serious misconduct." Khan, who had voluntarily stepped aside while the probe was conducted, has consistently denied all accusations. His removal concludes a two-year period of internal scrutiny that has heavily weighed on the institution.

Sources: Die Zeit, Point, Rzeczpospolita, Sweden Herald.

Ukrainian forces have widened their long-range attack strategy, launching drone strikes against facilities owned by Russian e-commerce company Wildberries. Hits on logistics hubs near Moscow and in Kotovsk caused significant fires, resulting in eight deaths and substantial cargo destruction.

The developments come as Ukraine processes the aftermath of a Russian ballistic missile strike on a military technology showcase near Kyiv. The attack killed at least ten people and injured nearly 100 others, prompting criticism from President Volodymyr Zelensky over holding public defense events during wartime. Additional Russian drone strikes killed two people at a post office in Sumy.

Concurrently, Kyiv faces ongoing political friction following Zelensky's decision to remove Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov during a broader cabinet overhaul.

Sources: BBC News, Sweden Herald, The Guardian

Firefighters in Spain and France continue to struggle against expanding wildfires that have driven tens of thousands of residents from their homes. West of Madrid, several blazes combined into a single 6,000-hectare front advancing toward Navas del Rey. The Spanish government declared a national emergency—the first ever issued for a wildfire—after officials conceded the flames had surpassed local containment capabilities. Madrid regional authorities labeled the crisis the worst in the area's history, while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described the situation as "dramatic."

Meanwhile, in southwestern France, emergency crews deployed ships to evacuate coastal communities near Bordeaux and Arcachon Bay. More than 65,000 people have fled the region, where one blaze has grown to match the physical area of Paris.

Sources: BBC News, Die Zeit, ORF, Tagesschau.