Jul 27, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russian forces could launch a major missile strike against the country over the next two days, citing intelligence from domestic security services and international partners. The announcement follows widespread aerial bombardments targeting multiple regions.

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, air defense units intercepted one of three ballistic missiles fired toward the Kyiv region, along with 81 attack drones. Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat confirmed two Onyx missiles were also launched at southern targets, noting that high-speed ballistic threats persist across Ukraine.

Recent strikes caused significant casualties and infrastructure damage. An airstrike in Zaporizhzhia wounded 30 people, including seven children. Meanwhile, a drone strike in Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district injured a resident and damaged a residential building.

Sources: Ukrinform

United States President Donald Trump has halted military air strikes against Iran after 13 consecutive nights of bombardment, seeking to create space for diplomatic negotiations. The pause coincided with the arrival of an Omani delegation in Tehran to negotiate an agreement regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with regional sources indicating a potential resolution over the weekend.

Regardless of the diplomatic effort, Iranian military spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia warned that Tehran would broaden the conflict's geographic scope and introduce new combat strategies if US strikes resume. Concurrently, reports suggest Washington is considering a covert military operation to secure or neutralize Iran's stockpiles of enriched uranium, an initiative analysts characterize as high-risk.

Sources: Point, Укрінформ

The 74-year-old suspect in a shooting in Ta' Giorni, identified as John Agius, is scheduled to appear in court on Sunday morning following his arrest in St Julian's. Agius was taken into custody after an armed standoff that left two police officers injured.

Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà revealed new details regarding the incident, stating that two officers were trapped inside a residential yard for approximately 20 minutes during the siege. Authorities confirmed that an injured officer remains in stable condition as formal charges are prepared.

In separate legal developments, proceedings continue in the trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech, where additional witnesses are expected to give testimony before the court.

Sources: The Malta Independent

Severe wildfires are sweeping across parts of Southern Europe, forcing hundreds of thousands of residents and tourists to flee.

In Spain and southwestern France, rapidly expanding blazes have prompted emergency declarations. Flames have reached the outskirts of Bordeaux as well as regions surrounding Madrid and Ávila. Reports on total evacuations across both countries range between 260,000 and over 300,000 people. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that "the priority is saving lives," while French authorities announced the deployment of military aircraft and 1.5 million protective masks.

Meanwhile in southern Italy, a major fire in Apulia's Gargano peninsula led to emergency maritime rescues. Italian Coast Guard vessels evacuated over a thousand tourists from resorts near Peschici and Vieste as flames pushed toward Molise, forcing road closures and blocking regional train services.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero.

French President Emmanuel Macron convened an emergency interdepartmental crisis meeting at the Ministry of the Interior as uncontrolled wildfires in southwestern France forced the evacuation of approximately 220,000 people. Although the flames are advancing toward the Bordeaux metropolitan area, government officials stated that an evacuation of the city itself is not currently planned.

Efforts to contain the blazes face mounting difficulties as national weather agency Météo-France warned of a fourth summer heatwave beginning Tuesday. Temperatures across large parts of the country are projected to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius, peaking on Wednesday, which could exacerbate fire conditions.

Sources: Point, Ukrinform