Stepan Haftko
Romanian company Oves Enterprise conducted the first tests of the Sahara cruise missile, which they plan to make the "smartest in the world. " The missile weighs 55 kg, has a 10 kg warhead and a range of up to 200 km, and is also equipped with the Nemesis AI artificial intelligence system.
The Colombian government plans to declare an economic state of emergency to help those affected by the magnitude 7. 4 earthquake that occurred on August 10. More than 250 people were killed; the decree will grant the president temporary powers.
The United States accused China of providing insufficient warning about the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on July 6. China rejected the accusation, stating that safety measures were in place and that notification had been given in advance.
According to the EIA, disruptions in oil supplies caused by the war involving Iran and restrictions on operations in the Strait of Hormuz could continue until early 2027. This will lead to higher fuel prices and inflation worldwide.
South Carolina is holding Republican primaries to select a Senate candidate following the death of Lindsey Graham. Trump endorsed the late senator's sister, Darlin Graham, who has never held public office.
New explosions were heard overnight in occupied Crimea. In Balaklava, a building caught fire after the operation of Russian air defense, while another explosion was heard in the area of the thermal power plant.
Human Rights Watch and three other organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over sanctions against the ICC. They called the measures an unlawful attack on international justice.
Following a drone attack in Novorossiysk, a hit on a grain elevator was reported. NASA satellite data is recording a fire in the city.
Iran announced plans to create a ballistic missile with a range of up to 15,000 km, which could reach U. S. territory. It is noted that this would require a complex technological step, possibly involving the use of North Korean technologies.
The US military disabled the Panamanian-flagged vessel Vela Nova, which was violating the blockade of Iran. The strike was carried out with Hellfire missiles from an MH-60 helicopter.
U. S. President Donald Trump secretly switched to a C-32A military aircraft while departing Turkey because of a credible threat of assassination by Iran. The old Air Force One was used as a decoy, and the journalists on board were unaware of the switch.
Four crew members of an Egyptian vessel were killed in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Vela Nova container ship was hit by a missile off the coast of Pakistan.
Tunnels that could have been used for illegal migration and the infiltration of saboteurs were discovered in Latvia and Lithuania. The Baltic countries are strengthening security measures and seeking joint solutions.
In Novorossiysk, drone debris damaged six residential buildings, a commercial building, and a construction site. The city’s mayor reported casualties, who are receiving medical assistance.
On the night of August 12, Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia, damaging a shopping center and a private house. The fires were extinguished; there were no casualties.
On the night of August 12, in occupied Crimea, a series of explosions and a drone attack caused power supply disruptions in a number of cities. In particular, Yevpatoria, Saky, and Simferopol experienced complete power outages.
The average volume of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz has risen to 9 million barrels per day. On Sunday, more than 20 million barrels were exported from the Persian Gulf, exceeding pre-conflict levels.
The Trump administration lifted the ban on TikTok on federal devices. The decision was made after control of the app’s business was transferred to American investors.
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that the United States and Iran are close to an agreement that could ensure lasting peace in the region. The statement came amid talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
In Ismailia Governorate, two pickup trucks carrying agricultural workers collided, killing 18 people, including children. Forty-seven people were injured; the circumstances of the accident are being established.
The Prime Minister of Georgia stated that diplomatic relations with Russia will not be restored until Moscow revokes its recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Tbilisi hopes for a peaceful settlement following political changes in Russia.
The European Commission confirmed that there are no short-term risks to electricity supplies in Europe. Solar generation and coordination among countries are helping to maintain the balance, but the situation remains tense.
A volcanic ash cloud from Mount Etna covered Malta on August 11, resulting in the cancellation of 19 flights and delays to others. Catania Airport extended flight restrictions until August 12.
An earthquake measuring 7. 4 in magnitude struck western Colombia, killing at least 254 people. Rescuers continue searching beneath the debris, while operations in the Chocó region are hampered by a lack of communication.
The Perseid meteor shower will peak on the night of August 13, coinciding with the new moon. The best time to observe it is after midnight, far from city lights.
Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced that it had established control over Shcherbakivka in the Kharkiv region. The village was removed from the register back in 1997 due to depopulation.
On August 11, 17-year-old footballer Maksym Baranivskyi from the Polissya academy died suddenly. The cause of death has not been reported; the farewell ceremony will take place on August 12 in Korosten.
Romanian divers blew up two Gerbera unmanned aerial vehicles near the Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea. Ukraine confirmed that the drones did not belong to it.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez got married on August 11 in a civil ceremony in Cascais. The couple announced their marriage on Instagram, posting a photo of their wedding rings.
Heavy rainfall is expected in Beijing over a 24-hour period, potentially bringing more than 150 mm of precipitation, and over 200 mm in some areas. The highest level of emergency response has been declared in the mountainous Mentougou District due to the threat of flooding.