Jul 25, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russian forces may launch a major missile strike across Ukraine within 48 hours, citing intelligence gathered by domestic agencies and foreign allies.

The warning comes as Russian forces continue aerial bombardment across multiple regions. Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 81 attack drones and intercepted one of three ballistic missiles targeted at the Kyiv region. Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat stated that additional supersonic Onyx missiles directed at southern Ukraine failed to reach their intended targets.

Meanwhile, local authorities in Zaporizhzhia reported that the injury toll from recent guided bomb strikes increased to 30 people, including seven children. In Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district, an enemy drone detonated near a residential high-rise, shattering windows and injuring at least one civilian.

Sources: Ukrinform.

US President Donald Trump has enacted new import tariffs of up to 12.5 percent on roughly 60 trading partners, including the European Union, following the expiration of a previous 150-day duty regime.

Washington cited allegations of insufficient action against forced labor as the legal foundation for the measures. However, international partners and legal experts have questioned the validity of these claims, noting they follow a recent US Supreme Court ruling limiting executive authority on global tariffs. The move represents the 45th adjustment to US tariff rates in 18 months.

The duties have intensified debate within the EU regarding its diplomatic response. While Brussels has largely maintained a restrained stance aimed at preventing trade escalation, critics argue this approach risks undermining European commercial authority while exposing the bloc to persistent pressure from Washington.

Sources: DW, El Mundo, Rzeczpospolita, Tagesschau

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned citizens of imminent Russian missile strikes, urging the public not to ignore air raid sirens. The warning follows a Russian ballistic missile strike near Kyiv that killed at least ten people and injured nearly 100. Ukrainian accounts differed regarding the target, with an air force spokesperson describing the hit site as a private sports complex, while a drone manufacturer stated a training ground hosting an arms event was struck.

In southern Ukraine, five Russian glide bombs hit Zaporizhzhia, injuring at least 25 people—including six minors—and damaging residential buildings and a medical facility.

Separately, Lithuanian defense contractor RSI Europe delivered 9,500 Shpak FPV drone systems to the Ukrainian armed forces under a €4 million contract funded by a NATO country.

Sources: ESUT, ORF, Tagesschau

Defense contractors have secured major agreements to support submarine fleets for the Italian and United States navies.

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri signed a €317 million ($361 million) contract amendment with the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation to accelerate the Italian Navy's U212 Near Future Submarine program. The agreement moves the delivery date of the fourth planned vessel forward by two years to 2032, enabling the navy to accept one submarine per year beginning in 2029.

In the United States, L3Harris Technologies received a contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat to equip Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines with battery monitoring systems. The equipment will provide crews with real-time operational assessments of battery condition to enhance fleet readiness.

Sources: Naval Technology.

A Greek-operated Patriot air defense system stationed in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles targeting oil infrastructure in the western port city of Yanbu, security sources confirmed. The projectiles, launched from Yemen, were shot down by Greek military personnel managing the surface-to-air missile battery. Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense Authority subsequently issued warnings to local residents regarding potential hazards following the aerial engagement. Greece deployed the Patriot system and associated personnel to the kingdom under a bilateral agreement to bolster protection around critical energy facilities against long-range missile and drone threats.

Sources: Defence Turk.