Jul 26, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that intelligence reports indicate Russia is preparing a large-scale missile strike within two days. The alert comes amid continued aerial bombardments across multiple regions of Ukraine.

According to Ukrainian Air Force officials, Russian forces launched three ballistic missiles toward the Kyiv region alongside supersonic Onyx missiles aimed at southern targets. Ukrainian air defense systems intercepted one ballistic missile and neutralized 81 attack drones.

The strikes caused significant casualties and infrastructure damage on the ground. An airstrike in Zaporizhzhia wounded at least 30 people, including seven children. Meanwhile, in Kharkiv's Saltivka district, an enemy drone hit near a multi-story apartment building, shattering windows and injuring a civilian.

Sources: Ukrinform

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has outlined expanded long-range drone targeting designed to pressure Moscow into diplomatic negotiations, following strikes that caused up to $1.3 billion in damage to Russian logistics giant Wildberries. Simultaneously, Kyiv reported that Russia is preparing to deploy 30,000 North Korean troops to the Voronezh region while acquiring additional North Korean ballistic missile launchers.

Air defense engagements continued overnight as Russian ballistic missile attacks triggered fires across three districts in Kyiv. Meanwhile, political developments in Ukraine led to major governmental personnel changes. German newspaper FAZ characterized the reshuffle as driven by public pressure, highlighting democratic accountability in contrast to Moscow’s autocratic system.

Sources: FAZ, Hartpunkt, ORF

German authorities have launched an investigation following a vehicle attack at Berlin's Christopher Street Day parade on Saturday night. A white van was driven into a crowd near Tiergarten park, killing one woman and injuring 16 others.

Following an extensive manhunt across the capital, police shot and killed the suspect in the western borough of Spandau after he allegedly charged at officers with a knife. Law enforcement identified the suspect as Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German citizen of Lebanese descent.

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the incident as a suspected terrorist act, stating that "everything we are seeing here indicates that we are dealing with an Islamist attack." Investigators are continuing to examine the suspect's background and potential motives surrounding the incident.

Sources: BBC News, Die Zeit, Koha, Tagesschau

Unprecedented wildfires across southwestern France and central Spain have triggered mass evacuations, with total displacements exceeding 250,000 people. In France's Gironde department, an additional 55,000 residents near Bordeaux were ordered to leave as flare-ups pushed flames toward the metropolitan area. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported that the burned area in Gironde reached four times the size of Paris.

Across the border in Spain, authorities declared a national emergency after three blazes west of Madrid merged into a single fire. Spanish officials warned the combined blaze exceeded containment capacity, displacing more than 30,000 residents in the region. Strong winds and elevated temperatures continue to hinder firefighting efforts in both nations.

Sources: BBC News, Der Standard, DW

Kosovo officials have pushed back against remarks by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, who instructed newly commissioned military officers to defend Serbia's "sacred land." Kosovo chief negotiator Agron Bajrami argued that constructive dialogue cannot occur while Belgrade asserts territorial claims. Acting Defense Minister Ejup Maqedonci urged calm, asserting that Kosovo's defense forces continue to enhance capabilities alongside international allies.

On the domestic front, the Kosovo Law Institute reported that an ongoing parliamentary deadlock threatens 24 state agencies with institutional paralysis. Additionally, economic strain increased across the country as diesel prices rose to 1.72 euros per liter, reaching their highest level since May.

Sources: Koha.