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Russia claims to have destroyed 635 Ukrainian drones in single night

During the night of August 1-2, 2026, Russia announced the destruction of 635 Ukrainian drones, according to Le Monde. Ukrainian strikes simultaneously killed two people in Saratov Oblast, an administrative region in Russia, and a fire broke out at a Wildberries warehouse—a Russian e-commerce company—in Samara region. These events follow Russian strikes that killed nine people in Kyiv on August 1, 2026, and coincide with July's record of 376 Russian missiles fired at Ukraine.

2 August 2026 at 07:02

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Ukraine Strikes Iranian Cargo Ship: Risk of Global Conflict Merger, According to NZZ

According to Switzerland's Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), Ukraine has launched an attack against an Iranian cargo ship on August 2, 2026, described as alarming. The Zurich-based newspaper raises concerns about a possible merger between the war in Ukraine and conflicts in the Gulf region. Russia supports Iran, and China's backing has become decisive for Iran's conduct of war. The NZZ identifies three escalation risk factors: Beijing's strategic calculations, Moscow's destructive resolve, and Washington's indecision.

2 August 2026 at 04:09

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Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv: at least 9 killed according to Ukrainian media

In the night of July 31 to August 1, 2026, Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing 9 people and wounding 28 others, including children. Residential and commercial buildings were damaged across several districts. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported people trapped in a five-story apartment building hit by missile debris.

1 August 2026 at 04:36

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Ukraine: July 2026 marks deadliest month for civilians since April 2022

July 2026 is the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022, according to Kyiv government data cited by CNN. At least 377 civilians were killed and 2,129 wounded in Russian attacks. The strikes employed a high number of ballistic missiles, described as difficult to intercept, and targeted the capital Kyiv multiple times. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, the final week of July saw the deployment of nearly 1,700 drones, more than 1,630 guided air bombs, and more than 50 ballistic missiles.

27 July 2026 at 09:28

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War in Ukraine: Burnham meets Zelensky Monday, EU adopts 21st sanctions package

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, July 28, 2026, in London to reaffirm the United Kingdom's "unwavering" support, according to Downing Street. The European Union has adopted its 21st sanctions package against Moscow, weakened by an exemption granted to Greece on Russian liquefied natural gas. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced from Kyiv a partnership to boost drone production; Ukraine will also manufacture Patriot missiles. Thousands of Ukrainian protesters demand the resignation of General Syrsky, commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

27 July 2026 at 04:13

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Ukraine: Laura Loomer makes pro-Ukraine reversal from Kyiv after meeting Zelenskyy

Laura Loomer, an American far-right commentator with ~2 million social media followers, announced a public pro-Ukraine reversal from Kyiv in late July 2026. Described as an informal adviser to Donald Trump on national security, she acknowledged having 'minimized the Ukrainian struggle for five years' and admitted Americans had been victims of Russian propaganda. On July 23, 2026, she met privately with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv. This reversal comes as U.S. policy on Ukraine has shifted notably since early July 2026.

25 July 2026 at 11:04

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Ukraine: Russian strike on Sumy on July 25, following deadly Kyiv attack

Between July 23 and 25, 2026, Russia conducted multiple strikes across Ukraine. According to a single source, at least two people were killed in a strike on Sumy on July 25. The day before, a Russian missile hit a weapons exhibition in the western suburbs of Kyiv, killing at least 10 people and wounding around 100 others. Russia fired at least 10 ballistic missiles at Kyiv; only one in three was intercepted. Strikes on Sloviansk left at least 5 dead on July 24. On July 23, glide bombs wounded 25 people in Zaporizhzhia.

25 July 2026 at 07:03

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Russian missile strike on Kyiv arms exhibition kills at least 10

A Russian missile struck an arms exhibition in western Kyiv on July 24, 2026, killing at least 10 people and wounding approximately 100 others, according to Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravtchenko. Russia fired at least 10 ballistic missiles at the capital; Ukraine's air force intercepted only one in three. The same day, strikes on Sloviansk in Donetsk region killed at least five more people. Kravtchenko described the Kyiv attack as a war crime and announced an investigation.

24 July 2026 at 16:19

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Russia: Ukrainian drones strike Saint-Petersburg and spark warehouse fire

Ukrainian drones attacked Saint-Petersburg on July 24, 2026, triggering a warehouse fire, according to Le Monde. Saint-Petersburg Governor Alexandre Beglov stated the strike targeted civil infrastructure installations. Images circulating on social media and relayed by local outlets suggest the affected warehouses belong to Wildberries, a Russian e-commerce company founded in 2004. This information has been reported by a single source and has not been independently confirmed.

24 July 2026 at 06:40

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Ukraine: Zelensky Fires Military Commander Syrsky, Appoints Drapaty

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired military commander-in-chief General Oleksandre Syrsky on Tuesday, according to Le Temps. Syrsky has been replaced by Mykhaïlo Drapaty, described as "popular." The dismissal comes amid tensions following the departure of Ukraine's Defense Minister and mass protests by thousands of Ukrainians calling for Syrsky's removal. Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Kyiv a partnership to strengthen drone production in Ukraine. Ukraine will also be able to manufacture Patriot missiles.

22 July 2026 at 04:16

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Friedrich Merz Delivers Mid-Term Assessment at First Summer Press Conference in Berlin

Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) held his first summer press conference on July 15, 2026, in Berlin. Declaring the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition "has found its rhythm," he acknowledged reforms progress more slowly than expected. Merz defended increased federal borrowing citing Russia's war against Ukraine, reaffirmed categorical refusal to cooperate with the AfD or Die Linke ahead of eastern regional elections, and admitted poor polling with no current electoral majority. Regarding constitutional debt brake reform, an expert commission will present proposals, but constitutional change requires unified coalition consensus and broader parliamentary support—both currently absent.

15 July 2026 at 14:23

Guerre en Ukraine

Russia claims to have destroyed 635 Ukrainian drones in single night

Ukraine Strikes Iranian Cargo Ship: Risk of Global Conflict Merger, According to NZZ

Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv: at least 9 killed according to Ukrainian media

Ukraine: July 2026 marks deadliest month for civilians since April 2022

War in Ukraine: Burnham meets Zelensky Monday, EU adopts 21st sanctions package

Ukraine: Laura Loomer makes pro-Ukraine reversal from Kyiv after meeting Zelenskyy

Ukraine: Russian strike on Sumy on July 25, following deadly Kyiv attack

Russian missile strike on Kyiv arms exhibition kills at least 10

Russia: Ukrainian drones strike Saint-Petersburg and spark warehouse fire

Ukraine: Zelensky Fires Military Commander Syrsky, Appoints Drapaty

Friedrich Merz Delivers Mid-Term Assessment at First Summer Press Conference in Berlin

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Guerre en Ukraine

Russia claims to have destroyed 635 Ukrainian drones in single night

Ukraine Strikes Iranian Cargo Ship: Risk of Global Conflict Merger, According to NZZ

Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv: at least 9 killed according to Ukrainian media

Ukraine: July 2026 marks deadliest month for civilians since April 2022

War in Ukraine: Burnham meets Zelensky Monday, EU adopts 21st sanctions package

Ukraine: Laura Loomer makes pro-Ukraine reversal from Kyiv after meeting Zelenskyy

Ukraine: Russian strike on Sumy on July 25, following deadly Kyiv attack

Russian missile strike on Kyiv arms exhibition kills at least 10

Russia: Ukrainian drones strike Saint-Petersburg and spark warehouse fire

Ukraine: Zelensky Fires Military Commander Syrsky, Appoints Drapaty

Friedrich Merz Delivers Mid-Term Assessment at First Summer Press Conference in Berlin

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