Jul 26, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russian forces may launch a large-scale missile attack within two days, citing intelligence reports. The warning follows recent aerial bombardments across the country.

Ukrainian Air Force officials reported intercepting 81 drones and neutralizing one of three ballistic missiles fired toward the Kyiv region. Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat confirmed that two supersonic Onyx missiles targeted at southern Ukraine failed to reach their targets.

Despite interceptions, several regions sustained civilian casualties. In Zaporizhzhia, an aerial bomb attack injured 30 people, including seven children. Meanwhile, a Russian drone strike near a residential high-rise in Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district damaged property and injured one person. Military officials cautioned that severe aerial threats remain active across Ukraine.

Sources: Ukrinform

Wildfires across southwestern France and central Spain have forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate as emergency crews struggle to contain the blazes. In France's Gironde department, at least 220,000 residents have been displaced after flames consumed an area exceeding 100 square kilometers. The fire has reached the western suburbs of Bordeaux, prompting the closure of the local airport and boat evacuations near Cap Ferret. French fire chief Nicolas Braz warned that firefighters face "a tough night" as thick smoke engulfs nearby municipalities.

In Spain, a severe wildfire 60 kilometers west of Madrid remains out of control under a declared state of emergency. Regional authorities described the situation as unprecedented, with dense gray smoke heavily obscuring visibility across affected communities. Emergency responders in both nations continue to battle extreme conditions amid severely degraded air quality.

Sources: Dagens Industri, NRK, Svenska Dagbladet, TV 2 Nyheter

German authorities have launched a search for a 21-year-old suspect following an attack linked to a Pride event, according to police updates. Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident as efforts to locate the individual remain underway.

In a separate development, Swedish police have initiated an investigation after shots were fired at an apartment building in Upplands Väsby, a municipality situated north of Stockholm. An unknown perpetrator targeted the residence before fleeing the area. Authorities have not confirmed any injuries or arrests in connection with the gunfire, and police maintain a presence at the scene to gather evidence.

Sources: Svenska Dagbladet

Polish security agencies are investigating potential security threats on national territory following warnings passed by the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to reports, Minsk relayed information regarding a possible terrorist attack to authorities in Warsaw, prompting an immediate review by Polish intelligence and law enforcement services.

Officials in Poland emphasized that all security alerts are handled with utmost seriousness, particularly given the heightened diplomatic and regional tensions between the two neighboring nations. The investigation comes amid broader espionage concerns involving activists operating across the border. Polish authorities have not disclosed further details regarding specific targets or suspects involved in the alleged plot as intelligence agencies continue to evaluate the credibility of the information received from Minsk.

Sources: Euronews Greece

At least one person has died and 16 others were injured after a vehicle was driven into a crowd during the Christopher Street Day parade in Berlin on Saturday evening.

The incident occurred in Tiergarten park near the Brandenburg Gate, where thousands had gathered for one of Europe's largest LGBTQ+ equality celebrations. Berlin police reported that several of the injured remain in critical condition. Authorities identified a suspect overnight and indicated potential links between the driver and Islamist extremism. Investigations remain ongoing as security forces secure the surrounding area.

Sources: Rzeczpospolita.