Aug 2, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC

A Russian airstrike targeting the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least two people and injured 21 others, according to local officials.

Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration, reported on Telegram that Russian forces deployed two glide bombs during the strike. The detonations caused significant destruction, damaging several residential buildings in the area. Emergency service teams responded to the site to clear rubble and provide medical assistance to injured residents.

Russian military forces have increasingly utilized heavy guided glide bombs to hit Ukrainian infrastructure and urban centers across southern and eastern regions. Ukrainian authorities continue to appeal to international partners for additional air defense capabilities to mitigate long-range aerial strikes.

Sources: iROZHLAS

Hungary has introduced energy-saving measures, including switching off public building lights, ordering civil servants to work from home, and curtailing public transport in Budapest alongside overnight rail freight. The restrictions follow a complete shutdown of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, marking the facility's first total closure in its 44-year history.

Speaking to Czech Radio, former Slovak economy minister and energy expert Karel Hirman warned that halting operations at Paks would suppress economic growth and drive up regional electricity prices beyond Hungary's borders. Local authorities in Budapest have already reduced metro and tram services in response to the tightening power supply.

Sources: iROZHLAS

An Italian-led European Union naval mission intercepted and boarded an oil tanker associated with Russia’s shadow fleet off the coast of Sicily on Sunday. According to the Italian Ministry of Defence, military personnel deployed via helicopter to board the vessel, identified as the Toa Payoh.

The ship is currently subject to EU sanctions designed to restrict Moscow’s maritime oil exports and impede sanctions evasion efforts. Officials confirmed that the operation was conducted under the framework of EU maritime security operations in the Mediterranean Sea. Investigations into the vessel's registration, cargo, and final destination are currently underway.

Sources: Telex.

The Principality of Liechtenstein has suffered a major cyber incident resulting in the theft of approximately 31,000 digital records from its register of beneficial owners ("Verzeichnis wirtschaftlich berechtigter Personen").

According to the government in Vaduz, the breach targeted data pertaining to various corporate entities, foundations, and trust arrangements. Authorities confirmed that a crisis response team has been meeting since Saturday evening to manage the situation, evaluate security protocols, and assess the full scope of the compromise.

As of Sunday, the identity and motivations of those responsible for the digital intrusion remain unknown. Official investigations into the incident are currently ongoing, and Liechtenstein authorities have not yet specified potential impacts regarding the stolen records.

Sources: Der Standard

A fact-check by German public broadcaster Tagesschau evaluated statements made by Christian Social Union (CSU) leader Markus Söder during his appearance on ARD's traditional summer interview. While the review determined that many of Söder's assertions regarding the automotive industry and Germany's economic performance were largely correct, it identified key inaccuracies in specific policy areas.

According to the analysis, the Bavarian politician made incorrect claims regarding regulations for sick leave notes and deportation procedures. The interview touched on broader topics including economic policy, industrial stagnation, and political personnel. Tagesschau concluded that while Söder accurately outlined general economic challenges, his detailed references to administrative rules on sick leave and deportation metrics deviated from current legal and statistical facts.

Sources: Tagesschau