Aug 11, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have dismissed media reports claiming US military stockpiles are dangerously low following recent operations against Iran. Trump stated on social media that the armed forces hold "huge amounts of 'ammunition', especially certain types," while warning that leaking inventory information could lead to lengthy prison sentences.

The president also claimed that diplomatic discussions with Tehran have resumed, calling them Iran's final opportunity to reach a deal. However, Iranian officials previously denied that any negotiations were underway or planned.

At home, the administration faces lawsuits from several US states over new trade tariffs. Additionally, recent polling indicates declining public approval for the president ahead of November's midterm elections.

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

Ukrainian long-range drones targeted Russia's Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, damaging storage tanks and injuring four people, regional authorities and Ukrainian intelligence confirmed. Kyiv also launched strikes against Russian FSB coast guard vessels in Kerch and a distribution center owned by retail giant Lenta.

The broader aerial campaign coincides with independent data reporting over 300 civilian deaths inside Russia this year. Meanwhile, Russian troops made incremental frontline gains toward Dobropillia and east of Stepnohirsk. On the diplomatic front, intelligence sharing between Washington and Ukraine has reportedly been fully restored.

Sources: Belsat, Mediazona, NEXTA, The Insider, Verstka.

Ukrainian soldiers serving in drone reconnaissance and strike units near Zaporizhzhia continue to face intense operational hazards alongside severe mental strain. Operating from deserted residential homes, soldiers with the 82nd Brigade's 1st Battalion utilize satellite internet systems to coordinate precision attacks against Russian forces.

Although live, high-definition video feeds enable troops to conduct targeted strikes, witnessing enemy casualties in close detail inflicts significant emotional trauma on operators. Concurrently, maintaining operational secrecy is critical. Ukrainian command posts face constant detection risks from Russian artillery, electronic warfare, and counter-drone operations, requiring crews to maintain low profiles while executing continuous combat missions.

Sources: Die Presse.

German security authorities are currently investigating more than 100 suspected foreign-backed incidents involving drone surveillance and sabotage. A recent discovery of an explosives-laden drone near Leipzig/Halle airport highlighted the ongoing threat, prompting calls from security experts for the federal government to implement defensive countermeasures faster.

Concurrently, intelligence officials warned that Russian state actors have escalated disinformation operations aimed at influencing September's regional elections. The targeted campaigns reportedly attempt to discredit candidates from the CDU, SPD, Greens, and FDP, while excluding the Alternative for Germany.

Meanwhile, defense analysts are questioning the Bundeswehr's long-term procurement strategy. Given the rising prominence of inexpensive drones in modern conflict, experts are re-evaluating whether heavy financial commitments to conventional armored vehicles remain effective against emerging airborne threats.

Sources: Correctiv, Der Spiegel, Die Zeit, DW, FAZ

Emergency personnel in western Colombia are continuing search and rescue operations following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that hit near San José del Palmar on August 10. A national state of emergency remains in effect while military forces and rescue crews work through rubble to find survivors.

Early estimates regarding fatalities varied significantly across reporting outlets as information emerged, ranging from at least 20 deaths up to 132, before later rising to at least 164 lives lost alongside more than 500 injured. Officials caution that casualties could climb higher as clearance operations proceed. The tremor occurred at a depth of around 107 kilometers and was felt in neighboring Ecuador.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă.