Aug 10, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC

Cross-border aerial attacks between Ukrainian and Russian forces have continued, causing casualties across multiple locations. Russian strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas resulted in at least 17 deaths and over 40 injuries, alongside glide-bomb bombardments hitting residential neighborhoods in Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated calls for Western allies to supply air defense interceptors and stated that Ukrainian troops will not voluntarily withdraw from the Donbas.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes hit targets in Belgorod, Crimea, and near Gelendzhik, leading to multiple civilian casualties. Ukrainian strikes near Moscow also reported casualties. Zelensky noted that Russia has established three air defense rings around Moscow and St. Petersburg by redeploying systems from other regions.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica, La Stampa.

Hungary's opposition Tisza Party parliamentary faction met on Saturday to select its nominee for the upcoming presidential election. Faction leader Andrea Bujdosó confirmed that lawmakers are choosing among three prospective candidates, whose names have not been publicly disclosed.

The selection process precedes the official nomination deadline scheduled for Monday at 10:00 AM local time. The National Assembly is set to vote on the new head of state on Tuesday, August 11. The election comes after former President Tamás Sulyok's mandate concluded on July 20 following the entry into force of the 17th Amendment to the Fundamental Law.

Separately, the National Assembly will hold an extraordinary session later in August to elect the head of the National Asset Recovery Office, with candidate applications open through August 16.

Sources: 444, HVG, Telex

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a 15-point peace framework for Gaza, stating, "We did not agree to it. It is not our draft." Netanyahu reiterated that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the enclave until Hamas undergoes verifiable disarmament.

In response to concerns from Israeli officials, US President Donald Trump's Peace Council assured Israel that any military drawdown remains strictly conditional on Hamas being completely disarmed. Despite diplomatic engagement, violence on the ground has escalated. Local health officials reported that recent Israeli strikes killed at least 19 people over 24 hours, casting further uncertainty over the viability of the proposed agreement.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, La Repubblica, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

An overnight Russian drone and ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas left up to 17 people dead and over 40 injured, according to local authorities and emergency officials, though casualty counts slightly varied across initial reports.

Concurrently, Ukrainian intelligence indicated that Moscow has begun deploying a North Korean missile detachment equipped with six launchers and up to 120 ballistic missiles in the Voronezh region.

On the battlefront, Ukraine's General Staff reported 233 combat engagements over 24 hours, with heavy clashes continuing around Pokrovsk and Kupiansk. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced upcoming administrative and leadership restructuring within Russia's armed forces and defense ministry.

Sources: Mediazona, Point, Радіо Свобода, The Insider, Українська правда.

A viral video circulating on social media has sparked debate by contrasting Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes on gas stations in Kharkiv and Belgorod. Online posts claimed that Russian FPV drones target fuel facilities exclusively at night to avoid civilian casualties, while alleging that Ukrainian forces intentionally strike crowded stations during the day.

Analysis of the footage examined how selectively paired video clips are used to frame military conduct. While pro-Russian social media accounts used the comparison to argue Moscow avoids non-combatant harm, broader observation shows significant civilian infrastructure damage across Ukraine from Russian strikes. The viral narrative highlights ongoing online efforts to shape international public perception regarding target selection and civilian harm in the conflict.

Sources: 15min