Nuclear weapons
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile near its east coast; the launch was detected by South Korea and Japan. South Korea's military has intensified surveillance and is coordinating actions with the United States and Japan.
On August 6, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Apple Feast of the Savior, while the world commemorates the tragedy of Hiroshima. This day also marks Doctors for Peace Day and other holidays.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met in Washington, discussing the war in Ukraine and European security. The parties also reaffirmed their position on the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The U. S. is updating its nuclear strategy, emphasizing short-range tactical weapons. The goal is to prevent a conventional war from escalating into a nuclear one.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, stated that the creation of the atomic bomb in the USSR was due to divine intervention. The CPD emphasizes that the Russian Orthodox Church has long served not God, but the Kremlin as a tool of propaganda.
Chinese researchers have determined that the best way to prevent an asteroid from colliding with Earth is to detonate a nuclear device inside the celestial body. Methods similar to NASA's DART mission are ineffective for large asteroids.
The spokesperson of the Lublin Prosecutor's Office reported that the X-101 missile, which violated Poland's airspace, was manufactured in the second quarter of 2026 in the Moscow region. An investigation has been launched into the violation of airspace and the threat of an aviation disaster.
The court found six commanders of the Russian National Guard guilty of shelling the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in March 2022. Each was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
US intelligence believes that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is more interested in creating nuclear weapons than his predecessor. After US strikes, Iran moved centrifuges to an underground facility, preserving its uranium stockpile.
The White House stated that the agreement on the peaceful use of nuclear weapons with Saudi Arabia will not be implemented without the normalization of the kingdom's relations with Israel.
US President Donald Trump stated that the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on its joining the Abraham Accords. The agreement on the civilian nuclear program was signed the day before.
The SBU has identified 6 instances of Russia using depleted uranium munitions in "Geran-2" drones in Chernihiv region. The radiation background exceeded the norm by 80 times, posing a threat to health.
American military used a strategic B-1 bomber to strike targets of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran. This is the first use of such an aircraft since the resumption of hostilities 12 days ago.
The authorities of Lower Saxony allowed Framatome to produce fuel assemblies with components from the Russian "Rosatom". The permit includes strict restrictions to prevent espionage, but has drawn criticism from politicians.
The Trump administration has approved a 30-year agreement that gives American companies a key role in Saudi Arabia's nuclear program. The document provides for the potential construction of a uranium enrichment plant in the kingdom.
US Central Command struck Iranian military centers and logistics to weaken threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran warned of retaliatory measures, and Trump threatened strikes on a nuclear facility.
U. S. President Donald Trump has intensified airstrikes on Iran and threatened broader escalation. Analysts believe that the intensification of attacks is unlikely to force Tehran into concessions.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the deepening of defense cooperation with France. The German side will take part in the nuclear exercises of the French armed forces this year.
Russia is forced to cut the investment program of Rosatom by almost half due to economic difficulties. The Kremlin traditionally uses nuclear energy for geopolitical influence.
The SBU documented two cases of russia using depleted uranium munitions in "Geran-2" drones in Sumy region in April 2026. The gamma radiation level from the fragments exceeded the natural background by 8.3 and 10.5 μSv/h.
The President of Ukraine stated that after the parliamentary elections in russia, the kremlin may intensify mobilization due to a lack of funds for contract recruitment. He emphasized the need to prepare for new challenges.
Putin's aide Patrushev announced the transfer of naval nuclear forces to a state of full combat readiness. He called the alliance of Northern European countries and Ukraine, as well as the AUKUS bloc, "threats" for Russia.
54-year-old Chen Yulin was arrested in November 2024 during a trip to Beijing. The US government, according to reports, suspects a connection with China's nuclear tests.
Ukraine has something to offer European partners, and the FREYJA project is not only about protecting Ukrainian skies but also a response to the threat from Russia to all of Europe.
Under Helsinki, there is a network of over 5,500 bomb shelters capable of sheltering nearly a million people in the event of a nuclear attack or Russian invasion. The shelters are equipped with autonomous systems and are used in peacetime as sports complexes.
North Korea officially put into operation the new destroyer "Choe Hyon". Kim Jong Un announced plans to commission two new ships into the Navy each year for five years.
The US and Iran are developing secret working documents to implement the agreement signed this week. The details of the proposals, including regarding Iran's nuclear program, are not yet final.
Key Republicans in the Capitol express concern over Trump's deal with Iran, believing that Iran has become stronger. Without substantial changes, the deal may not pass a vote in Congress.
U. S. Vice President JD Vance has postponed a planned visit to Switzerland for talks with Iran on its nuclear program due to complex logistical circumstances. Iran is also delaying the dispatch of its delegation because of Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Europe is using negotiations as a deceptive tactic and is preparing for war with Russia by 2030. He also accused the EU of intending to expand its influence over Ukraine, Moldova, and Armenia.