Stepan Haftko
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the country is not and will not be a member of the "coalition of the willing" in support of Ukraine. The French ambassador acknowledged the previous statement as erroneous and promised a public clarification.
The governor of the Belgorod region reported casualties as a result of a massive drone attack. Damage and fires were recorded in the city and district.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha condemned the violation of Romania's airspace by a Russian drone. He called for increased pressure on Russia due to its disregard for international law.
In Zaporizhzhia, as a result of a night attack by Russian drones, a commercial facility was damaged. A 63-year-old man was injured, the fire area is 500 square meters.
France, Italy, Spain and other EU countries opposed the European Commission's proposal to link payments from the 2028-2034 budget to the implementation of reforms. Critics fear payment delays and increased influence from Brussels.
The ATESH partisan movement reported massive power outages in occupied Berdyansk, Melitopol and Henichesk. A complete blackout occurred in Berdyansk, and water supply also disappeared.
The Parliament of Serbia will hold an extraordinary session on July 27 to consider a vote of no confidence in the government, initiated by 62 opposition deputies. Previous attempts to consider it were thwarted due to loss of quorum.
Pakistan is exploring the possibility of resuming talks between the US and Iran following China's diplomatic initiatives. The prospects for direct negotiations remain uncertain due to political obstacles.
As a result of a Russian strike, a shopping center in Zaporizhzhia was damaged, a fire broke out. There are casualties, information is being clarified.
Andriy Sybiha held a conversation with Hakan Fidan about threats to navigation due to Russian attacks. Turkey could play a role in restoring freedom of maritime transport.
In Sumy, a seriously wounded man who was being taken to the hospital after a strike by a Russian jet-powered drone has died. Both deceased are civilians.
Latvia handed the Russian Federation a note of protest over the airstrike on the consulate in Sloviansk. Two employees were injured, the honorary consul was not harmed.
Russian troops attacked the Sumy community with a jet-type strike drone. As a result of the strike, one person died, there are injured, warehouses and vehicles were damaged.
Iran refused the temporary truce deal proposed by the US, which was brought to Tehran by the Prime Minister of Iraq. Tehran insists on resolving the issue of control over the Strait of Hormuz before any ceasefire.
In Kirov, a missile strike was carried out on the enterprise "Aviatek", which produces components for missiles and fighter jets. Information about casualties and destruction is currently unavailable.
On the night of July 23, a strike was carried out on a parking lot of fuel tankers in Luhansk. The equipment was unable to depart to supply a Russian brigade on the Donetsk direction.
After drone attacks in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, Wildberries temporarily suspended two logistics complexes. OSINT analysis by ASTRA confirmed fires in three buildings in the Utkina Zavod industrial zone.
After the Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia on July 23, the number of victims rose to 28. 15 people remain under medical supervision.
In temporarily occupied Crimea, a fire has been recorded at the "NS-16" electrical substation in the Kirovsky district. It provides electricity to populated areas and the operation of the pumping station of the Feodosia reservoir.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,410 Russian military personnel in a day. The total losses of the Russian army since the beginning of the invasion have reached 1,436,100 people.
The US has imposed new import duties ranging from 10% to 12. 5% on 60 countries, including the UK, China, and the EU. The measures are linked to insufficient efforts to combat forced labor in the production of goods.
The United Kingdom has stated that its armed forces are ready to defend the country after Iran's threats to attack RAF Fairford airbase. Tehran considers the base a legitimate target due to its use by the United States for strikes on Iran.
In 30 American cities, the number of murders in the first half of 2026 decreased by 18% compared to 2025. Experts attribute the decline in crime to a combination of factors, including a reduction in drug use.
The Ukrainian GROUND FORCE has mastered the repair of Detroit Diesel 8V71T engines for M109 self-propelled howitzers using REMAN technology. Each engine undergoes a full cycle of testing on a dynamometer stand.
A federal court in California has extended until August 17 the pause in the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corp. The judge plans a hearing on blocking the deal pending the completion of the review.
Tropical Storm "Bertha" made landfall for the second time near the Texas-Louisiana border, causing flooding and heavy rains. Wind speeds dropped to 65 km/h, with further weakening forecast.
OSINT analysis ASTRA confirmed the drone attack on the Wildberries warehouse in the Leningrad region, which caused a massive fire. The warehouse in the village of Novosaratovka serves St. Petersburg and the region.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has decided to withdraw the military ships Fulda and Mosel from the Red Sea due to the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran. The ships will remain in the Mediterranean Sea on standby.
France may transfer to Ukraine a prototype of the new MLRS Thundart for combat testing. The system is an analogue of HIMARS and uses guidance from the AASM Hammer aerial bomb.
Germany, France and Portugal opposed the ban on imports of Russian pollock, while Greece blocked stricter restrictions on gas transit. The sanctions did not affect Patriarch Kirill due to Bulgaria's position.