Aug 7, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have rejected media reports claiming that military actions against Iran have dangerously depleted American defense stockpiles. Trump asserted that the military holds "huge amounts of 'ammunition'" while threatening long prison sentences for those leaking inventory details to journalists.

On the diplomatic front, Trump claimed that Washington has re-engaged in talks with Tehran, calling them a final opportunity to reach an agreement. Iranian officials previously denied that any discussions were taking place or scheduled. Meanwhile, the administration faces domestic pressure, including state legal challenges against new tariffs and falling approval ratings in recent polling ahead of November's midterm elections.

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

German law enforcement and NATO have opened investigations after an explosive-laden drone was discovered on a runway near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The facility, a critical logistics hub for military and civilian aid shipments to Ukraine, temporarily suspended overnight flight operations, diverting several commercial and freight flights while bomb disposal specialists neutralized the device.

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser characterized the incident as a "hybrid attack scenario" that bypassed existing defensive measures, warning of a "new dimension of threat." While official investigations remain ongoing, security officials are evaluating potential foreign state involvement, with suspicions directed toward Russia following additional unidentified aerial sightings in the region.

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

Ukrainian personnel from the 82nd Air Assault Brigade's 1st Battalion are utilizing abandoned residential properties near the Zaporizhzhia frontline as makeshift command hubs for drone warfare. Operating in small units within deserted villages, soldiers transform family homes into concealed bases to carry out reconnaissance and remote precision strikes against Russian positions.

To maintain operational security and evade hostile aerial detection, the crews integrate technical equipment into the surrounding environment, such as hiding Starlink satellite terminals within overgrown gardens and flowerbeds. The strategy reflects the evolving nature of frontline combat, where small, highly mobile technical units rely on structural camouflage and civilian infrastructure to operate within striking distance of the conflict zone.

Sources: Die Presse.

Spanish authorities have begun processing initial asylum applications in Ceuta following a recent mass border entry at El Tarajal, with local conditions returning to relative calm. However, official statistics regarding the number of remaining migrants differ sharply. Central government representatives report that approximately 2,500 individuals remain in the enclave, including around 500 unaccompanied minors. Conversely, regional authorities place the figure at 6,000, while Ceuta's president suggested total entries reached up to 80,000.

The situation has sparked political tension in Madrid between the Interior and Defense ministries concerning military deployment and border enforcement actions. Meanwhile, security forces have raised alert levels following a Guardia Civil report warning of a "real risk" of another coordinated border crossing on August 15 organized via social media.

Sources: Canarias7, El Día, El Mundo, La Vanguardia

Former Ukrainian commander-in-chief and current ambassador to the United Kingdom, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, stated that Ukraine will never join NATO, arguing the alliance relies on outdated tactics and remains unprepared for modern warfare.

The remarks coincided with severe Russian aerial bombardments across Ukraine. Ukrainian air defenses failed to intercept any of the 28 ballistic and anti-ship missiles launched overnight, including Iskander and Zircon models. Ukrainian officials pointed to a critical shortage of ammunition for U.S.-supplied Patriot systems. The strikes targeted Kyiv and the surrounding region, killing at least 17 people and injuring 44 others.

Separately, reports indicate that Ukraine's new military command has initiated internal restructuring to reshape command networks established under former leadership.

Sources: Deník N, Ekonomický deník, Hospodářské noviny, Respect, Seznam Zprávy