Jul 30, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight attack against Ukraine using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, targeting several major cities and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities reported at least eight fatalities, including two children, and more than 50 injuries following strikes on residential areas in Kyiv, Lviv, and Kryvyi Rih.

The nationwide bombardment caused severe disruptions to Ukraine's electricity grid, resulting in power outages across five regions. National grid operator Ukrenergo noted that Sumy Oblast experienced the most critical damage, leaving Sumy and surrounding communities without electricity. Air defense systems were deployed in multiple regions, including western Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that preliminary findings suggest Russia used a North Korean ballistic missile in a strike on Radushne, near Kryvyi Rih. Emergency services continue recovery operations.

Sources: Investor.bg, Point, Ukrinform

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that preliminary data points to Russia's use of a North Korean ballistic missile during a strike on the village of Radushne in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Zelensky noted that further technical analysis would be conducted to verify the weapon's origin, marking what could be the first documented deployment of North Korean weaponry in recent operations.

The strike comes amid sustained Russian aerial bombardment across Ukraine, including earlier attacks on Kyiv that sparked fires in multiple districts. Ukrainian intelligence had previously warned of imminent large-scale missile attacks. Meanwhile, the Kremlin reiterated its stance against freezing the conflict, demanding Kyiv accept Moscow's conditions to end the fighting.

Sources: N1, Tanjug

Ukraine has intensified long-range strikes against logistics centers operated by Wildberries, one of Russia's largest e-commerce retailers. Ukrainian authorities claim the facilities store dual-use goods supporting Russian military operations. According to reporting by the Financial Times, intelligence provided by the United States and France assisted Ukrainian forces during the targeting campaign.

The strikes included three separate attacks on Wildberries infrastructure in a single day. Following the operations, online observers reported that specific military-related items were removed from the retailer's e-commerce platform. The campaign aims to disrupt domestic supply chains aiding Russia's war effort.

Sources: LSM

Spain's Ministry of Interior has announced the deployment of 60 military personnel to reinforce police in Ceuta following a mass border crossing from Morocco. The military support aims to assist local law enforcement in maintaining order after thousands of migrants, predominantly Moroccan nationals, arrived in the enclave via coastal and land routes.

The deployment follows calls from local officials in Ceuta, who urged Madrid to declare a state of emergency as emergency services struggled to manage the sudden influx. Footage from the area showed groups of arrivals on Tarajal beach, including young men and families.

The armed forces will directly support police operations to secure the territory.

Sources: Danas, Tanjug

Swedish financial publication Dagens Industri reported recent market developments involving corporate insiders and tech-focused investment vehicles. An investment hedge fund connected to artificial intelligence developer OpenAI has reportedly suffered losses following a broader market downturn.

Separately, a board member at Swedish nuclear technology firm Studsvik has executed a multi-million share purchase. The transaction marks a notable insider acquisition amidst ongoing movements across Nordic equity markets. Specific details regarding both the fund's performance metrics and the exact valuation of the insider transaction were disclosed in market updates.

Sources: Dagens Industri.