Jul 25, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russian forces launched two missiles and nearly 160 drones overnight, following earlier intelligence warnings of an impending large-scale strike. The barrage comes amid heightened regional security concerns, following recent airspace violations over neighboring Romania.

Meanwhile, an overnight strike on tourist facilities in the village of Kyrylivka in the Zaporizhzhia region left eight people dead, including two children, and 14 injured.

The escalating military actions coincide with diplomatic developments, as International Criminal Court member states recently voted to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over misconduct allegations. Amid ongoing hostilities, Zelensky reiterated that securing a ceasefire to protect human lives remains preferable to enduring prolonged conflict lasting decades.

Sources: Tanjug

The Russian Ministry of Defence reported on Saturday that its armed forces conducted overnight strikes targeting key Ukrainian port infrastructure across several regions. According to an official statement from Moscow, Russian forces hit facilities used for storing and shipping military cargo in the port of Odesa. Additional strikes targeted fuel and lubricant distribution networks as well as a military equipment depot at the port of Izmail, along with infrastructure in Mykolaiv. Moscow stated that the strikes aim to disrupt Ukrainian military logistics and maritime supply chains.

Sources: Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency)

Turkish residents spent over 102.3 billion Turkish lira on domestic travel during the first quarter of the year, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute. Spending specifically allocated for healthcare-related travel reached more than 10.6 billion lira over the same period.

While visiting family members, leisure, and vacations accounted for the majority of domestic trips, medical treatment and health needs continue to represent a significant factor driving travel across the country. The figures highlight the ongoing economic impact of internal mobility and health-seeking domestic tourism within Turkey.

Sources: Anadolu Agency

Türkiye has expanded its trained search and rescue capacity by more than tenfold over the past three years, surpassing its original national targets.

According to data compiled by state media, the increase stems from a nationwide project managed by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The program aimed to establish a 100,000-person search and rescue team by providing specialized training to personnel from public institutions and non-governmental organizations.

The initiative has broadened the pool of certified responders capable of deploying during large-scale national emergencies, significantly enhancing the country's disaster preparedness and response capabilities.

Sources: Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency).

A consortium of around 40 Spanish financial institutions is expanding its instant payment platform, Bizum, to allow direct in-store purchases. The new service, Bizum Pay, enables contactless transactions at point-of-sale terminals directly from a buyer's bank account to a merchant's account, bypassing traditional payment networks like Visa and Mastercard.

Currently accessible to Android users via banking applications or the Bizum Pay digital wallet, the mechanism eliminates third-party intermediaries from the transaction chain. The move aims to lower transaction costs for merchants while strengthening European autonomy in digital payment infrastructure. Originally created for peer-to-peer money transfers, Bizum is now positioned to become a primary payment option across physical retail stores in Spain.

Sources: Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency)