Russia's Defense Ministry claims to have downed 1,060 Ukrainian drones and 8 guided bombs in 24 hours, while also striking Ukrainian military targets, resulting in estimated Ukrainian losses of 1,345 servicemen.
Russia and Ukraine conflict updates, Iran discusses global situation with Russia and China, Trump comments on Saudi Arabia and Iran, and various geopolitical developments worldwide.
Ukrainian drones attacked Belgorod and its district, causing casualties and damage, with regional governor Alexander Shuvayev confirming the incident and urging precautions.
President Trump faced criticism for a Truth Social post comparing the "Iran Military Conflict" death toll of 18 US service members to past wars, drawing condemnation for allegedly downplaying the human cost and appearing to boast about casualties.
Ukrainian forces launched an attack on Sevastopol, which was repelled by air defenses and mobile fire teams. Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev reported two drones were shot down over the Balaklavsky and Leninsky districts, with no preliminary reports of casualties.
The total number of US troops killed in the armed conflict with Iran has risen to 18 after Sergeant Angel Rampersad, previously missing from a July 17 strike on a US base in Jordan, was identified. Over 500 American service members have been wounded since hostilities began.
Russian air defenses reportedly downed 242 Ukrainian drones overnight across multiple regions, including Crimea. Logistics centers of e-commerce company Wildberries in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk were attacked, resulting in one death and ten injuries, prompting a criminal investigation for terrorism.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate, revealing the US-Israel war on Iran has cost $37.5bn and requesting $88bn in supplemental funding. Lawmakers expressed fury over rising costs, 17 American deaths, and the conflict's spiraling nature, questioning the administration's strategy and constitutional authority.
An Associated Press source reports over 500 US military personnel wounded in combat operations against Iran, surpassing the Pentagon's official count of 482, amid earlier reports of US vulnerability to Iranian strikes in the Middle East.
Lawmakers are questioning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on escalating U.S.-Iran conflict following recent U.S. casualties from drone attacks in the Middle East. Concerns rise over Pentagon transparency and vulnerabilities of U.S. bases to drone warfare.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified to the Senate Appropriations Committee, revealing the US war with Iran has cost at least $37.5 billion and requesting an additional $67 billion amid escalating conflict, recent US casualties, and political debate over funding priorities and war conduct.
The UN reports a sharp increase in civilian casualties in the Russia-Ukraine war, with 1,396 killed and 7,978 wounded in Ukraine in H1 2026, and 250 killed and 1,596 injured in Russia during H1 this year. Long-range missiles and drones are cited as primary causes. India protested a Russian strike on a ship near Odesa that killed 10, including four Indians.
The US has carried out its 10th consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities, while Iranian media reported explosions in several cities. Iran's IRGC claimed retaliation against US assets in Kuwait and Bahrain, and attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Trump warned of stronger responses, while Senator Schumer called for an end to the conflict.
US President Trump warned Iran of severe retaliation after three American military fatalities and one missing service member were reported amid escalating US-Iran missile and air strikes, following a collapsed ceasefire and expanding conflict in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz.
A Trump administration official defended the US strategy in Iran amidst criticism over the nearly five-month conflict, which has seen 17 American troops killed. The mission has shifted to securing oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, while Democrats criticize the administration's failure to achieve initial objectives and warn of continued disaster.
Russia conducted extensive missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, killing at least eight and injuring dozens in cities like Kharkiv, Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy. Ukraine retaliated by hitting Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea and oil depots in Stavropol.
US President Donald Trump dismissed Democratic lawmakers' demands to end the conflict with Iran after four US service members died in missile strikes in Jordan and Iraq. Trump downplayed the casualties by comparing them to past wars, while facing criticism from both Democrats and some conservatives, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, who accused the administration of waging war for Israel.
A fire occurred at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon, South Korea, with 121 people evacuated and no casualties reported. Authorities are working to extinguish the blaze, with President Lee Jae Myung and Prime Minister Han Seong-sook calling for thorough safety measures.
Military expert Andrey Marochko reported that Ukrainian forces and foreign mercenaries sustained over 9,900 killed and wounded in the special military operation zone last week. The greatest losses were in the Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye Regions, attributed to Russia's Battlegroup East.
The US army conducted a new wave of attacks targeting at least 13 cities across Iran, including Abadan, Ahvaz, and Bandar Abbas, according to NourNews. No casualties have been reported.
A drone attack has caused a fire at the seaport in Taganrog, Russia. Firefighting operations are ongoing, and residents in the emergency zone are being evacuated. No casualties have been reported, and a temporary accommodation center has been set up for evacuees.
The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed US administration officials, that some of Iran's retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain were successful. While most attacks were repelled, several Iranian missiles reportedly reached their targets, causing minor damage and no casualties, according to US officials.
A major fire broke out at a shoe factory in Fujian province, China, on Thursday. Around 200 firefighters were dispatched, and authorities confirmed casualties, with President Xi Jinping warning of "heavy human losses" as workers are believed trapped.
A fire erupted at a reservoir of the Tver oil base following an overnight drone attack on the Tver Region, according to Governor Vitaly Korolev. The fire has been localized, and no casualties were reported.
