Jul 28, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC

Ukrainian long-range drones struck an export terminal in Rostov and oil facilities in Yaroslavl and Udmurtia, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, Moscow officials claimed air defense systems intercepted 12 Ukrainian drones targeting the Russian capital, prompting brief operational suspensions at local airports.

Concurrently, Russian forces launched extensive bombardments across Ukrainian regions. Authorities in Dnipropetrovsk reported over 50 drone and artillery attacks that killed three people and wounded six others. In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian drone strike on a commercial site injured four individuals, including two children.

At a United Nations Security Council briefing, UN official Kayoko Gotoh reported a sharp increase in civilian casualties across Ukraine during July, citing persistent Russian strikes on residential areas and civilian infrastructure. In Kyiv alone, at least 56 civilians were killed and 232 injured during the month.

Sources: Investor.bg, Ukrinform

Global oil prices fell and the United States dollar weakened slightly on Tuesday as financial markets reacted to signs of easing geopolitical tensions and potential diplomatic outreach between Washington and Tehran. However, regional security challenges remain active across the Middle East.

Saudi Arabian air defense forces intercepted several drones launched from Iraq targeting domestic oil facilities. Simultaneously, Yemen's Houthi movement claimed responsibility for firing ballistic missiles at a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, alleging the vessel breached their naval blockade. In Gaza, reports indicate that Israeli airstrikes continue to cause civilian casualties despite the United States-brokered ceasefire established in October.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde

US President Donald Trump delivered a eulogy for late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham at Washington National Cathedral, describing him as an "unforgettable" friend who passed away at the peak of his career. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were among the international leaders attending the service.

The memorial coincided with diplomatic discussions in Washington, where Zelensky met Trump for nearly an hour at the White House to seek sustained defense backing. Concurrently, the United States has launched a formal review of its military presence across Europe, following disputes over several NATO allies denying access to regional bases during operations against Iran.

Sources: Le Figaro.

FIFA has outlined plans to create a new commercial entity to manage future men’s and women’s World Cup rights, seeking to sell a 20 to 30 percent stake to private investors to raise over $4 billion.

The proposal has drawn immediate backlash from European football leadership. UEFA and several national associations expressed sharp opposition, with administrators taking the situation "extremely seriously." European federations have scheduled emergency meetings to evaluate their response, with discussions reportedly covering potential boycott measures to counter FIFA's commercial strategy. Critics within European governance argued that private entities should not hold commercial control over international football tournaments.

Sources: Aftenposten, Der Standard, Le Figaro, NV, Tagesschau

Fresh developments emerged in southwestern France on July 28 as emergency services faced a new wildfire outbreak in the Gironde municipality of Le Barp. Meanwhile, more than 500 firefighters successfully contained a major blaze in the Biscarrosse and Parentis-en-Born sector following four days of operations.

Attention is also turning toward long-term recovery efforts across affected regions. Energy firm Engie committed 25 million euros to assist with forest restoration, addressing costs that the Ministry of Ecological Transition estimates between 5,000 and 10,000 euros per hectare. Simultaneously, state crisis units remain active to support approximately 13,000 businesses disrupted by widespread evacuations and commercial halts.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde.