Aug 13, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC

Russian strikes across Ukraine, including heavy raids on Kyiv and glide bomb attacks on Zaporizhzhia, have left at least 17 people dead and dozens injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that additional Western interceptors could have saved lives, while reiterating that Ukraine would not cede territory without guarantees.

Simultaneously, Ukrainian drone attacks hit several Russian targets, including the Belgorod region and areas near Moscow, prompting Russian forces to construct three concentric air defense perimeters around Moscow and Saint Petersburg using systems redirected from the front lines.

Amid the escalating long-range strikes, international military aid faces scrutiny. U.S. statements highlighted caution over sharing sensitive defense secrets regarding Patriot missile technology, even as Ukraine seeks firmer long-term security commitments.

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

Rescue operations remain underway across western Colombia following a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake centered near San José del Palmar. Authorities declared a national state of emergency, deploying military personnel and emergency crews to clear debris and search for survivors trapped beneath collapsed structures.

Casualty figures remain inconsistent across media outlets as rescue efforts unfold. Moldova1 reports at least 164 fatalities, while Digi24 and Ziarul de Gardă put the death toll at 132, with over 500 people injured. Earlier reports from HotNews and Adevărul cited lower initial counts of dozens and 20 deaths, respectively. Authorities warn that victim numbers may rise further as responders search damaged buildings. The tremor was also felt in neighboring Ecuador.

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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, declaring that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas fully disarms.

"Israel rejects the 15-point document," Netanyahu stated in televised remarks, insisting that military operations will persist to neutralize security threats despite Washington pressuring Israel to reduce airstrikes. The plan, endorsed by Hamas last month, had been praised by the US administration as a diplomatic breakthrough.

The decision underlines growing friction between Washington and Israel as Netanyahu balances pressure from far-right coalition partners against US expectations ahead of Israel's election on October 27. Meanwhile, regional tensions persist following reports of Houthi strikes on infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.

A joint agreement between the United States and Ukraine to co-produce Patriot air defense interceptor missiles will not be finalized before this winter, according to US Envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker. Speaking to Fox News, Whitaker noted that while long-term missile manufacturing faces delays, joint efforts with Kyiv and European partners to produce alternative air defense equipment remain active.

Simultaneously, Ukrainian drone strikes targeted e-commerce logistics infrastructure across multiple Russian regions overnight. Local officials reported strikes against warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's major online retailer, in the Tver, Saint Petersburg, and Moscow regions. Moscow Regional Governor Andrey Vorobyov confirmed that an attack near the capital killed at least five people and injured ten others. Russia's Defense Ministry stated that several incoming Ukrainian drones were intercepted during the aerial barrage.

Sources: MIA (Media Information Agency), SDK, Sloboden Pečat

With three months remaining until the US midterm elections on November 3, President Donald Trump faces a significant political test amid low approval ratings. Voters will select candidates for all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 36 governorships, shaping the final two years of his term. Simultaneously, former Vice President Kamala Harris is planning a political comeback, publicly arguing that former President Joe Biden acted too leniently toward congressional Republicans during his presidency.

In parallel policy shifts, the US State Department is shuttering five diplomatic outposts across Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon, and Grenada to streamline operations. Additionally, foreign journalists seeking US media visas must now make their social media profiles publicly accessible for official administrative vetting.

Sources: Avaz, CDM (Cafe del Montenegro), HRT Vijesti, Index, Klix.