Situation report, Saturday, July 18, 2026
Ukraine: 8 killed and more than 60 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions
Ukraine
At least eight people were killed and more than 60 wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, according to NPR and others. APA reported 26 injured in a separate Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, publishing photos of the aftermath. G4Media said Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at Moscow, resulting in at least seven deaths.
Iran
Iran attacked a Kuwaiti power and water desalination plant, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity and Water said, according to Times Kuwait. Flights were suspended at a major airport following fresh strikes between the U.S. and Tehran, The Independent reported. The New York Times said fighting intensified with strikes on critical infrastructure in the region. Bahrain repelled a new Iranian attack after the seventh night of strikes between Washington and Tehran, Franceinfo reported. Iran’s Army launched fresh drone attacks on U.S. bases in the region, Mehr News said. The U.S. military said it completed the latest round of strikes against Iran amid shipping disruptions, CNBC reported.
Russia
North Korea’s foreign minister will visit Moscow, the Russian foreign ministry said, according to Yonhap. Moscow reported that nearly 400 drones had been shot down, APA said.
Elsewhere
India launched its first private rocket into space, according to Deutsche Welle.
Compiled from 267 reports on the morning wire, grouped by region, and published under the responsibility of Kian Jamasbi, J.D., Editor. Section summaries are drafted with AI strictly from the day’s sourced reporting; outlet names in each summary link to the original articles. Read the full AI & automation policy.