Jul 27, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that intelligence indicates Russian forces are preparing a widespread missile strike within 48 hours. The statement comes as Ukrainian air defense forces reported continuous aerial attacks across several regions.

According to military officials, Ukrainian forces intercepted one of three ballistic missiles aimed at the Kyiv region and neutralized 81 attack drones. Russian forces additionally fired two Onyx missiles toward southern Ukraine.

The bombardments have caused significant civilian casualties. In Zaporizhzhia, an airstrike wounded 30 people, including seven children. In Kharkiv, a drone blast shattered windows near a high-rise residential complex, injuring one person. Military representatives emphasized that the risk of further strikes across the country remains critical.

Sources: Ukrinform.

Emergency services across Spain continue fighting extensive wildfires that have burned over 77,000 hectares nationwide. Military Emergency Unit personnel reported that the massive blaze spanning the border between Ávila and Madrid is now largely contained, although active fire heads remain. In Castellón, the La Vall d'Uixó wildfire has consumed 6,500 hectares, forcing 16,000 evacuations and the confinement of 64,000 residents.

Local authorities have ordered widespread evacuations across central and eastern regions, with over 61,000 people displaced in Madrid and Ávila alone. While major blazes in Ávila, Madrid, and Toledo show signs of stabilization, emergency crews continue working under severe conditions to secure active perimeters.

Sources: El Mundo, La Vanguardia

A new survey indicates a drop in public support for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as his government enters the final stretch of its legislative term. According to recent polling, combined support for right-wing opposition parties has surpassed 50 percent, marking a significant political shift.

The survey also highlights widespread concern over governance and democratic institutions, with two-thirds of respondents indicating they believe the separation of powers is currently not being respected in Spain. Notably, 61 percent of voters who previously supported Sánchez's ruling Socialist party shared this view. Meanwhile, the cabinet continues to defend past policy decisions amid persistent debate regarding executive power.

Sources: El Mundo

Guillermo Gauna-Vivas, a 32-year-old Spanish innovator who aspired to be an inventor from a young age, has transitioned from designing toys to producing 3D-printed prosthetics for amputees across Africa. Through his project, described as a "fax of arms," digital designs for prosthetic limbs are transmitted remotely to local 3D printers, enabling rapid, low-cost manufacturing directly on the ground.

The initiative addresses the critical shortage of accessible medical devices in underserved regions by combining digital design with localized additive manufacturing. By producing prosthetics on site rather than importing finished devices, the model significantly reduces logistics costs and waiting times for patients.

Gauna-Vivas's work reflects a broader shift toward deploying decentralized, low-cost technologies to solve long-standing healthcare accessibility challenges in developing regions.

Sources: El Mundo

Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires for consultations after Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a sharp critique aimed at Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Speaking in São Paulo at a campaign launch for right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, Milei referred to Lula as a "thief" and a "convict."

The diplomatic friction underscores deepening ideological divisions between the South American neighbors. Milei's appearance at the Liberal Party rally directly targeted Lula ahead of Brazil's upcoming presidential election in October. Brazilian officials responded by summoning their top diplomat in Argentina, signaling a notable escalation in bilateral tensions between the region's two largest economies.

Sources: BBC News, ORF.