On July 27, 89 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front, of which 28 attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk direction, where one battle is still ongoing. The enemy also launched air strikes and shelling on border settlements.
Greece is facing five large-scale wildfires that have engulfed several regions, including Attica, where an evacuation has been announced. Due to intense heat and wind, the flames are spreading rapidly, causing injuries to firefighters, destruction of property, and forest areas.
Ukraine has imposed sanctions against over 90 Russian companies that extract rare earth metals for the Russian military-industrial complex. Additionally, 18 packages of European sanctions have been synchronized, targeting the shadow tanker fleet and 53 individuals and legal entities.
Around 400 passengers of a German ICE high-speed train spent over six hours in a tunnel near Vienna due to a power outage. The evacuation was complicated by passengers exiting into the tunnel, which led to a repeated power shutdown.
On July 27, Russian troops attacked critical infrastructure facilities in Sumy. As a result of the drone attack, part of the Sumy community was left without electricity.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron. The parties discussed defense needs, including strengthening air defense, supplying SAMP/T and Crotale missiles, and financing the production of Ukrainian drones. They also discussed the training of Ukrainian pilots on "Mirages" and Ukraine's European integration path.
President Zelenskyy signed a decree on new personal sanctions against dozens of individuals and legal entities from Russia, China, Iran, and the UAE. The restrictions apply to companies involved in the extraction and processing of rare earth metals for drone production and the supply of military-purpose technologies to the Russian military-industrial complex.
Google's DeepMind developed the AI tool Aeneas, which deciphers and contextualizes ancient texts, including Latin inscriptions. It restores damaged inscriptions with 73% accuracy and dates events within a 13-year period.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 191 combat engagements at the front over the past day, 51 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy continues offensive actions in the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions.
On the night of July 26, Russian troops attacked Dnipro and the region. Two people were killed, five were injured, and a multi-story building, industrial enterprises, and a shopping center were damaged.
At the UN, the US reminded Russia of Trump's 50-day ultimatum regarding peace in Ukraine and accused China of supplying dual-use goods used in the war. Russia continues to attack civilians despite the UN resolution.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated data on the losses of the Russian army. In one day, 1080 occupiers, 7 tanks, and 35 artillery systems were destroyed.
NASA is laying off approximately 3,870 employees under a deferred dismissal program, part of the White House's efforts to reduce federal officials. This will allow the agency to become more streamlined and efficient as it prepares for a new era of exploration.
Russian troops carried out a massive attack on Dnipro on the night of July 26, as a result of which one person died in a residential high-rise building. The mayor of the city, Borys Filatov, expressed his condolences and urged residents not to ignore shelters during shelling.
On July 26, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness with short-term rains and thunderstorms, locally hail and squalls. Air temperature will range from 15-20° at night to 35-36° during the day in the south.
During a raid in Syria, the US military eliminated one of the top ISIS leaders, Dia Zauba Muslih al-Hardani, and his two adult sons. Three children and three women who were at the scene were not harmed.
The head of the French government, François Bayrou, will present to parliament a draft constitutional amendment on granting autonomy to Corsica, ignoring the proposals of the State Council. This step is aimed at preserving trust between the central government and the island after the text of the reform was agreed upon with local representatives.
US President Donald Trump said the US may not reach a trade deal with Canada, suggesting the imposition of tariffs. This comes ahead of August 1, when Washington threatens to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods.
Lithuanian intelligence records an active KGB of Belarus campaign on social networks aimed at recruiting Belarusian citizens abroad. KGB officers openly contact the diaspora, offering rewards and making threats.
On the night of July 26, Russian troops attacked Zmiiv in the Kharkiv region with a missile and 10 drones. As a result of the attack, a fire broke out, and three people were injured.
Russian officials are delaying top-level negotiations between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia. The American Institute for the Study of War (ISW) notes that Russia is only feigning interest in negotiations to buy time.
This night, Kharkiv suffered an almost three-hour massive combined attack. The enemy used guided aerial bombs, ballistic missiles, and kamikaze drones, delivering 4 KAB strikes, 2 ballistic strikes, and about 15 Shahed attacks.
In Peru, a bus traveling from Lima to La Merced veered off the road and fell into a gorge in the Andes. The accident killed 15 people and injured about 30.
Several fires were recorded in Zaporizhzhia district as a result of an enemy drone attack. A non-residential building was hit.
In temporarily occupied Luhansk, children will be involved in the production of drones for the Russian army. The "Young Technicians" project will start in the autumn of 2025 under the auspices of Putin's youth association.
France's Court of Cassation has overturned a French arrest warrant for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, citing presidential immunity. However, since Assad is no longer president, new arrest warrants can be issued against him, and the investigation into the case may continue.
Thailand has declared martial law in eight districts of two provinces due to a border conflict with Cambodia. The decision was made to protect sovereignty and citizens after Cambodia used force.
The European Parliament is considering proposals to accelerate the EU's abandonment of Russian gas to January 2027, a year earlier than the European Commission's initial plan. Lawmakers propose obliging governments to impose sanctions on companies that violate the ban.
On the night of July 26, the Shostka community of Sumy region was subjected to a combined attack by attack drones and guided aerial bombs. Damage to the residential sector has been recorded, and the assessment of the consequences is ongoing.
More than a third of British Members of Parliament, about 220 people from nine parties, have signed a letter to Keir Starmer demanding recognition of the Palestinian state. They consider this an important step towards implementing the two-state principle.
