Aug 13, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC

An overnight Russian attack using ballistic missiles and strike drones hit Kyiv and the surrounding region, resulting in significant casualties and structural damage. Ukrainian authorities reported extensive destruction, including fires and damaged industrial warehouses in the Bucha district. Local officials and media outlets offered varying casualty counts, reporting between 15 and 17 deaths and over 40 to 51 people injured across the capital and its outskirts.

Meanwhile, intelligence reports cited by media indicated that a North Korean missile unit equipped with six launchers and approximately 120 ballistic missiles is deploying to Russia's Voronezh region.

On the ground, Ukrainian troops continued operations to dislodge Russian forces from positions in Kupyansk and took prisoners near Oleksijevo-Druzhkivka. Additionally, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced upcoming leadership adjustments within the nation's armed forces and Defense Ministry.

Sources: Mediazona, Point, Radio Svoboda, The Insider, Ukrainska Pravda.

US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have dismissed media reports alleging that American military ammunition stockpiles were critically depleted following operations against Iran. Addressing the claims on Truth Social, Trump insisted the military maintains significant munitions reserves while threatening leakers and journalists reporting on inventory levels with severe prison sentences. Reports had suggested missile constraints halted further strikes.

Concurrently, Trump stated that diplomatic negotiations with Tehran have resumed, describing them as Iran's final opportunity for an agreement, despite Iranian officials previously denying any ongoing discussions. Domestically, the administration faces legal challenges from multiple states over new tariff policies alongside declining public approval ratings in recent polling ahead of November's midterm elections.

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

Hungary’s newly formed Tisza-led administration has initiated a sweeping review of state contracts, announcing property deal cancellations and executive dismissals. Prime Minister Péter Magyar confirmed the government is backing out of a 300 billion HUF office purchase in Budapest's Zugló district, stating the former leadership allocated funds to "overpriced office buildings" instead of healthcare or energy security.

Concurrently, Science and Technology Minister Zoltán Tanács announced a review of state contracts with telecommunications firm 4iG, despite committing €500 million to the European Union's IRIS² satellite program. Tanács also dismissed the head of the Government Service Center following allegations of financial mismanagement surrounding the "Gondosóra" senior care scheme, with legal proceedings now underway for suspected misappropriation of public funds.

Sources: 444, HVG, Telex

Poland is advancing several defense procurement initiatives, including potential acquisitions of Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft to replace its aging C-130 Hercules fleet. Polish Deputy National Defence Minister Paweł Zalewski confirmed Warsaw's interest, noting that the purchase could potentially leverage European Union financing through the SAFE program. The announcement follows Poland joining a letter of intent with six NATO allies—Belgium, Croatia, France, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom—to collaborate on heavy transport aircraft capabilities.

Concurrently, Polish defense contractor WZL-1 signed offset agreements with Boeing to establish an authorized service facility in Łódź, designed to service at least 96 incoming AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. Additionally, Latvia is evaluating Brazil's Embraer A-29 Super Tucano turboprop aircraft for anti-drone and hybrid defense roles, a platform Polish military planners are also evaluating.

Sources: Defence24, Defense Express, Money, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita