Aug 6, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have rejected media reports claiming American missile stockpiles were dangerously depleted following military operations involving Iran. Responding to claims that shortages curbed further action, Trump wrote on Truth Social that the country holds "huge amounts of 'ammunition'" and threatened individuals who leak such claims with imprisonment.

Meanwhile, diplomatic signals remain contradictory. Trump stated that negotiations with Tehran have resumed as a final opportunity for an agreement, despite Iranian officials previously denying that any talks were taking place.

Domestically, several US states filed legal challenges against newly announced administration tariffs. Concurrently, polling by The Economist and YouGov indicates declining public approval ratings for Trump ahead of the November midterm elections.

Sources: Der Standard, Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau

German law enforcement and NATO are investigating a security breach at Leipzig/Halle Airport after an explosive-laden drone was discovered near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft. The incident forced a temporary suspension of airport operations, leading to flight diversions while a bomb disposal robot neutralized the device.

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser described the breach as a "hybrid attack scenario" that bypassed defense systems, warning it represents a "new dimension of threat." Investigators suspect foreign involvement, focusing on potential Russian links following unauthorized drone flights over German infrastructure. The airport serves as a critical logistics hub for NATO military freight bound for Ukraine.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, Economedia, HotNews, Ziarul de Gardă

Ukrainian drone strikes targeted multiple facilities belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, alongside a strike on a crowded resort beach in the Black Sea town of Gelendzhik. Russian authorities reported six fatalities and nine injuries following attacks on Wildberries warehouses across the Moscow and St. Petersburg regions, where staff were evacuated after a facility caught fire. Ukrainian forces have struck approximately 20 Wildberries logistics hubs since mid-July, alleging the platform distributes military equipment and drones to Russian armed forces.

Separately, verified videos confirmed a drone strike near Gelendzhik that left seven dead, according to Russian officials. Moscow subsequently claimed its military conducted retaliatory strikes against seven Ukrainian cargo vessels in response.

Sources: Aftenposten, Finansavisen, NRK, TV 2 Nyheter

Reciprocal long-range strikes between Ukrainian and Russian forces have escalated, leaving at least 15 people dead across multiple regions. Russian missile attacks targeting Kyiv and surrounding districts caused widespread damage and civilian casualties, according to local military authorities. Concurrently, Ukrainian strikes hit locations in southern Russia and the Crimean peninsula. Krasnodar Governor Veniamin Kondratiev denounced the Ukrainian operations, characterizing them as deliberate actions against non-military populations.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russian drone operations in Kherson after video footage surfaced showing a remote-controlled drone chasing a civilian, accusing Russian troops of engaging in a "human safari."

In international affairs, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly confirmed that direct diplomatic discussions between Washington and Iranian officials are currently underway amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Soir, Libération, RTBF Info.