Jul 26, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russian forces may execute a large-scale missile strike within two days, citing reports from intelligence agencies and international allies. The caution comes as Ukrainian air defense forces reported intercepting 81 attack drones and neutralizing one of three ballistic missiles targeted at the Kyiv region.

Despite air defense efforts, ongoing Russian strikes caused casualties and structural damage across multiple regions. In Zaporizhzhia, an aerial bombardment wounded 30 individuals, including seven children. Meanwhile, a drone strike near an apartment complex in Kharkiv shattered windows and injured one person. Military officials emphasized that high-speed ballistic and supersonic missile threats remain high throughout the country.

Sources: Ukrinform

German authorities are pursuing a citywide manhunt in Berlin after a driver rammed a white van into attendees at the Christopher Street Day Pride festival near Tiergarten park on Saturday evening.

The attack left one woman dead and 16 people injured, with several remaining in critical condition. Emergency services halted the annual celebration shortly before 10:00 p.m. local time as medical crews and law enforcement flooded the scene.

According to investigators, the suspect fled on foot immediately following the collision. While police have identified an individual allegedly connected to Islamist circles, no arrests have been made. Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner condemned the violence, describing it as "an attack on our free and open society". Special police units continue searching the capital as motive investigations proceed.

Sources: BBC News, Die Zeit, NRC, Tagesschau

Uncontrolled wildfires continue to advance across southwestern France and central Spain, forcing more than 300,000 people to flee affected regions.

In France, flames have reached within 15 kilometers of Bordeaux, prompting airport closures and maritime evacuations around the Cap Ferret peninsula. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez described the crisis, stating, "We have never seen a fire of this magnitude." At least 140,000 residents have been displaced in the Gironde department as thick smoke severely hampers visibility and air quality.

Meanwhile, a major blaze 60 kilometers west of Madrid remains out of control under a declared state of emergency. Madrid Regional President Isabel Díaz Ayuso called it the worst fire in the region's history, warning of an "unprecedented" situation as emergency crews struggle against extreme conditions.

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

US President Donald Trump ordered an interruption to military strikes against Iran following nearly two weeks of nightly bombardments, aligning with the arrival of an Omani delegation in Tehran to negotiate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Regional sources indicate an agreement could be reached over the weekend.

While initial reports framed the halt as a move to facilitate diplomacy, subsequent coverage noted that dwindling stockpiles of Patriot interceptors and regional air defense assets influenced the decision. Washington is also reportedly considering a covert mission to seize or destroy Iran's enriched uranium reserves, though analysts caution the operation carries high operational risks.

Sources: Point, Ukrinform

Moldovan political debate intensified after energy expert Sergiu Tofilat dismissed Socialist leader Igor Dodon’s proposal to import Russian natural gas via the TurkStream pipeline, calling the plan technically unfeasible and populist.

Meanwhile, Chișinău's Ciocana Court ordered 30-day pretrial detention for two individuals and house arrest for a third suspect in an ongoing abuse of power investigation at state air navigation agency Moldatsa. Separately, former anti-corruption official Cristina Ciubotaru criticized the ruling Action and Solidarity Party, accusing it of adopting governance methods it formerly opposed.

Internationally, President Maia Sandu condemned Russian drone violations of Romanian airspace, while Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi reaffirmed Chișinău's intention to demand compensation from Moscow for damages caused by the war in Ukraine.

Sources: Point, Ziarul de Gardă