Jul 30, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that an object entering Polish airspace during a Russian attack on western Ukraine was likely a Kh-101 cruise missile. Tusk convened an emergency team alongside defense officials to inspect the site and investigate the breach.

The incident occurred amid escalating Russian air strikes across Ukraine. Early morning attacks targeted Kyiv, igniting fires across the Desnyanskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, and Solomyanskyi districts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously warned that intelligence indicated Moscow was preparing another major missile barrage. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed the possibility of a frozen conflict, insisting Kyiv must accept Russia's conditions to end hostilities.

In international affairs, member states of the International Criminal Court voted to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Sources: N1, Tanjug

In 2015, the armed forces of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland launched the Nordic Combat Uniform project, a collaborative effort to develop and procure a standardized combat clothing system across all four nations. By pooling their requirements, the militaries aimed to lower development expenses and secure cost reductions through economies of scale.

However, the initiative experienced notable early delays during the harmonization process. Aligning the distinct operational demands and specifications of each participating military required nearly three years of negotiation, preventing the project from issuing tender documents to prequalified defense suppliers until 2018.

Sources: Hartpunkt.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Council of Ministers has unanimously approved a draft decision to ratify an agreement with Croatia for the construction of the South Interconnection gas pipeline. Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković confirmed that the draft was adopted by consensus following a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The bilateral agreement aims to connect the gas transmission networks of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, enhancing regional energy security and diversifying gas supply routes. The foundational agreement for the cross-border infrastructure project was previously signed on April 28 in Dubrovnik by Borjana Krišto, the Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with Croatian representatives.

Sources: Tanjug

Donald Trump has drawn renewed criticism after reiterating warnings that the United States could target civilian infrastructure in Iran. Legal experts and international observers argue that deliberately bombing non-military facilities to weaken a nation violates international law and could constitute a war crime. The statements have reignited debate over presidential rhetoric, international legal accountability, and the boundaries governing military force. While such comments are intended to project deterrence against Tehran, scholars emphasize that international humanitarian law strictly prohibits direct attacks on non-military targets.

Sources: Bloomberg

Ukrainian and Polish specialists have finished exhumation work at a mass grave site located in Ukraine's Volyn region, close to the Polish border. Ukrainian archaeologist and historian Yaroslav Onyshchuk confirmed that joint research teams concluded their operations in the area of the former village of Ostrovske, which is now incorporated into the Rivne settlement.

The burial site was originally identified during preliminary research in April. Excavations revealed the remains of six individuals. The joint project reflects continued bilateral cooperation between Ukraine and Poland in investigating historic mass graves and resolving historical burial issues.

Sources: Tanjug