Jul 25, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that intelligence reports indicate Russia is preparing a large-scale missile assault within two days, as Russian aerial bombardments continue across the country. Air defense forces reported intercepting one of three ballistic missiles launched toward the Kyiv region, along with neutralizing 81 attack drones. Additionally, two supersonic Onyx missiles fired at southern Ukraine failed to reach their targets.

Despite defense interceptions, several strikes resulted in casualties and infrastructure damage. In Zaporizhzhia, the injured count from guided bomb attacks increased to 30 people, including seven children. In Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district, an attack drone detonated beside a residential high-rise building, injuring a civilian and shattering nearby windows. Ukrainian Air Force officials warned that elevated threat levels remain in effect nationwide.

Sources: Ukrinform

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russian forces have prepared missiles for a new large-scale attack against Ukraine in the coming days. According to Kyiv's intelligence, Moscow also plans to recruit an additional 30,000 North Korean troops this autumn. The warning follows a Russian strike on a Palau-flagged civilian vessel leaving a port in the Odesa region, which left two crew members missing.

Meanwhile, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Omsk and proposed freezing the conflict to resume negotiations under an "Istanbul 2.0" framework.

In international diplomacy, member states of the International Criminal Court voted by a wide majority to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Sources: Tanjug

Kuwait has refuted claims alleging its involvement or permission for its territory or airspace to be used in recent military strikes against Iran. Official state statements emphasized the Gulf nation's commitment to neutrality and respecting the sovereignty of neighboring states. Kuwaiti authorities rejected circulating reports suggesting that foreign military forces utilized Kuwaiti bases to conduct operations targeting Iranian positions.

The Kuwaiti General Staff of the Armed Forces reaffirmed that no foreign military aircraft carried out combat sorties from its airspace or territory aimed at external targets. Kuwait maintained its long-standing foreign policy stance against allowing its borders to serve as a launchpad for aggression against regional countries.

Sources: Anadolu Ajansı (Anadolu Agency).

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that its forces destroyed 11 United States military aircraft and 17 unmanned aerial vehicles over a 15-day period. Speaking to the Tasnim News Agency, spokesperson Hossein Muhebbi stated that the targeted US assets were stationed at regional bases.

According to Muhebbi, the destroyed aircraft included eight refueling planes, one F-15 fighter jet, one C-17 transport plane, and one P-8 reconnaissance aircraft, alongside 17 drones. The US military has not independently verified or confirmed these claims.

Sources: Cumhuriyet.

Several people sustained injuries in central Berlin when a vehicle reportedly drove into a gathering during the city's annual Pride celebrations.

German law enforcement stated that the incident took place near Tiergarten park. Medical personnel quickly responded to the area to provide emergency treatment to those affected.

Police launched an intensive manhunt to track down the driver and vehicle involved, urging members of the public to stay clear of the immediate vicinity while the operation remains active. Authorities have not yet released information regarding the identity of the driver or potential motives behind the crash.

Sources: BBC News.