Jul 27, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russian forces may launch a large-scale missile strike within two days, citing intelligence reports from domestic services and international partners.

The warning follows widespread aerial bombardments across several Ukrainian regions. Air defense units reported intercepting one of three Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles launched toward the Kyiv region, alongside neutralizing 81 attack drones. Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat noted that Russian forces also launched two Onyx missiles targeting southern Ukraine, emphasizing that high-speed ballistic threats persist nationwide.

Recent strikes have inflicted significant casualties and civilian infrastructure damage. In Zaporizhzhia, an airstrike injured 30 people, including seven children. Meanwhile, a Russian drone struck near a residential high-rise in Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district, shattering windows and injuring one resident.

Sources: Ukrinform

German police have shot and killed the suspect in a vehicular attack on Berlin's Christopher Street Day parade, ending a citywide manhunt.

Authorities identified the suspect as Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German citizen of Lebanese descent. Officers located Ballout in Berlin's western district of Spandau, where police opened fire after he allegedly charged at them with a knife.

The manhunt was initiated after a white van was driven into a crowd near Tiergarten park late Saturday evening, leaving one woman dead and 16 other people injured. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt stated that preliminary evidence indicates an "Islamist attack." Federal and local law enforcement agencies are continuing to investigate the suspect's background and potential extremist connections.

Sources: BBC News, Die Zeit, Koha, Tagesschau

Ukrainian and American officials have held discussions regarding a potential air ceasefire proposal to present to Moscow, according to reports citing a Ukrainian source. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday to discuss diplomatic options.

Responding to the reports, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Sunday that Moscow considers public commentary on potential ceasefire terms to be premature. Peskov noted that Russia remains uncertain regarding the reliability of the reported proposals. The initiative under discussion reportedly focuses on halting mutual aerial bombardment as broader diplomatic engagements continue in Washington.

Sources: Koha

Firefighters in southwestern France and Spain are battling severe wildfires driven by high temperatures and strong winds, with blazes advancing toward the city of Bordeaux. Reports on the scale of displacement vary, with between 300,000 and 375,000 people evacuated from their homes across the two nations.

In Spain, authorities have declared a state of emergency. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned that the Iberian Peninsula is experiencing the direct impact of the climate crisis. Emergency teams in France are working to establish containment lines around spreading fires before an expected heatwave further exacerbates conditions.

Sources: Koha.

Tensions between the United States and Iran have heightened as both nations exchanged military strikes, coming just weeks after agreeing to a diplomatic framework in Pakistan. Last month, Washington and Tehran signed the Islamabad Memorandum, establishing a 60-day negotiation window intended to formalize an end to conflict and settle final terms.

Despite the agreement, recent days have seen renewed military engagements and escalated rhetoric, raising questions about the viability of the ongoing peace process. Observers note that the swift transition from formal negotiations to active strikes highlights volatility in the region. Diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching a permanent resolution remain fraught as military exchanges jeopardize the agreed timeframe for talks.

Sources: The Guardian.