1. Ukraine: A Ukrainian missile attack on the village of Koloskovo in Russia’s Belgorod region resulted in 6 deaths and 4 injuries, including a child. Source: Intelslava.
2. Middle East: Jared Kushner arrived in Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a Gaza peace plan following a rare direct meeting with Hamas representatives. Source: Reuters.
3. Middle East: Iranian officials and hardline leadership are reportedly preparing for a broader, long-term conflict, with intelligence intercepts suggesting potential attacks on internet cables and ground operations against Kuwait. Source: The Wall Street Journal.
4. Middle East: Ansar Allah forces launched missiles at ships in the Bab al-Mandab strait, with two explosions reported near the waterway. Source: Al Mayadeen.
5. Middle East: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqa’i stated that the 60-day deadline for a peace deal with the U.S. was not a firm ultimatum and that Iran does not negotiate under pressure. Source: Tasnim.
6. Middle East: Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly advocated for a nightly quota of 30 to 40 killings in Gaza, drawing condemnation from Iranian officials. Source: IRIB News.
7. NATO: NATO officials identified a drone downed over Romania as likely being of Russian origin. Source: UkraineNow.
8. Russia: Russia has constructed at least 10 new drone bases with 59 launch rails along its borders with Ukraine and Belarus to facilitate long-range strikes. Source: The Telegraph.
9. Russia: Ukrainian forces successfully struck five workshop buildings at the Kombinat Kamensky defense plant in the Rostov region. Source: Noel Reports.
10. Russia: A massive fire occurred at a Wildberries logistics hub near Moscow, a facility reportedly used for storing and distributing dual-use goods. Source: Nexta.
11. Russia: The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that 205 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight over Russian territory and the Black/Azov Seas. Source: ME Observer.
12. China: China’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.5% in July, while retail sales increased by only 0.6%, missing market forecasts. Source: Reuters.
13. China: Beijing is preparing to host the World Humanoid Robot Games, featuring over 650 teams and 2,000 robots competing in various athletic events. Source: Mario Nawfal.
14. Myanmar: Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing departed for an official visit to Russia to strengthen strategic ties with Moscow. Source: Reuters.
15. Cyberattacks: The new UK Prime Minister was targeted by a catfishing attempt involving an individual impersonating a top Trump aide, Susie Wiles. Source: Politico.
16. Troop Movements: The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Russia has lost 1,468,760 troops since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. Source: Kyiv Independent.
17. Sanctions: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced that the bloc is preparing its most extensive sanctions package against Russia to date for the upcoming autumn. Source: Die Welt.
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