Jul 25, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that intelligence reports indicate Russia is preparing a large-scale missile attack within two days. The warning comes as Ukrainian air defense forces reported intercepting 81 attack drones and neutralizing one of three ballistic missiles targeted at the Kyiv region.

Air Force officials stated that two supersonic Onyx missiles directed at southern Ukraine failed to reach their intended targets. However, ongoing Russian bombardments caused casualties and structural damage across multiple regions. In Zaporizhzhia, local emergency services reported that the injured count from recent guided bomb strikes rose to 30, including seven children. Meanwhile, in Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district, a strike drone detonated near an apartment complex, injuring one civilian and shattering windows.

Sources: Ukrinform

Moldovan officials announced that winter gas subsidies will be reduced and finalized only after the national budget is approved. Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu and Prime Minister Vasile Tofana indicated that government assistance will be lower this year and cannot cover all citizens, as the administration prioritizes economic recovery following five years of stagnation.

Concurrently, political criticism intensified over governance integrity. Former Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo argued that integrity checks for public officials should occur prior to appointment rather than retroactively. Former Prime Minister Ion Chicu also condemned the ruling party, demanding that high executive compensation at Moldovagaz be removed from consumer heating tariffs.

The political tensions coincide with ongoing environmental concerns regarding the shallowing Dniester River, which ecologist Ilia Trombitsky warned could disrupt drinking water supplies in Chisinau if discharge levels fall further.

Sources: Point

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported that counterintelligence and investigation units documented evidence of Russia using depleted uranium in recent aerial attacks. Ukrainian authorities stated that hazardous components were identified within Geran-2 kamikaze drones launched against the Chernihiv region between April and June 2026.

Depleted uranium is typically utilized in specialized munitions to enhance target penetration capabilities, though its use frequently raises concerns over potential health and environmental risks. SBU investigators noted that physical material collected from strike sites has been documented for legal and official proceedings.

Sources: Defence Turk.

Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday following sustained public backlash and youth protests over national examination irregularities. The controversy escalated after widespread paper leaks forced more than two million candidates to retake a key medical entrance exam, undermining trust in the university testing system.

Demonstrators, organized under a student movement, targeted both Pradhan and the broader administration. Announcing his resignation on social media, Pradhan stated, "I have great respect for the legitimate expectations of the youth of this country."

Following the minister's departure, protest organizers reached an agreement with government officials to conclude the nationwide demonstrations.

Sources: Der Standard, Expresso, France24, HRT Vijesti.

Hundreds of thousands of participants gathered in Berlin on Saturday for the annual Christopher Street Day parade to advocate for LGBTQ tolerance and equal rights. Demonstrators marched through the German capital to highlight growing pressures facing the queer community, including political pushback and increased safety concerns.

Organisers stressed the importance of public visibility amidst global concerns regarding discrimination and prejudice. Event speaker Thomas Hof warned that queer individuals worldwide remain under pressure, noting that established rights are being reversed and "hate crime is on the rise."

Sources: HRT Vijesti