Ukraine and Russia reported large-scale reciprocal air attacks overnight on July 11. According to statements from both sides, the attacks involved missiles and large numbers of drones, with strikes reported in multiple directions, causing damage and casualties.

Ukraine’s General Staff said Russian forces launched 12 missiles and 121 attack drones and other types of unmanned aerial vehicles against Ukraine overnight on July 11.

According to the Ukrainian military, the attack involved six Iskander-M/S-400 missiles, four Kh-59/69 air-launched missiles and two Kh-31 missiles. Ukraine’s air defence said it had shot down or suppressed two Kh-59/69 missiles and 111 drones.

At the same time, the Ukrainian side reported strikes by eight missiles and seven attack drones at 11 locations. It also reported debris falling at three locations.

According to the statement, significant damage was reported in Kyiv and the Kyiv and Odesa regions, with casualties reported.

Russia’s Defence Ministry, for its part, said that 178 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones had been intercepted or destroyed over Russian territory overnight on July 11.

According to the Russian side, the drones were intercepted over the Bryansk, Kaluga, Rostov, Smolensk and Tver regions, the Moscow region, Krasnodar Territory, Crimea, Adygea, as well as over the waters of the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.

According to Russian sources, four vessels in the Taganrog Bay came under drone attack, including a tanker carrying methanol. One sailor was reported killed. The extent of the damage is being assessed.

As a result of the attacks, temporary restrictions were imposed at several airports across Russia on arriving and departing flights.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed to avenge the killing of his father, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Anadolu Agency reported the statement, citing a message by Mojtaba Khamenei published on social media following Ali Khamenei’s funeral and burial.

In the message, Mojtaba Khamenei stressed that he would remain committed to the political course charted by his father.

“Revenge is the demand of our nation, and it will certainly be carried out,” Mojtaba Khamenei said.

The Iranian supreme leader added that, in his view, any retaliatory action would not depend on his personal presence or that of other leaders.

Mojtaba Khamenei became Iran’s supreme leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei.

Ali Khamenei was killed in joint U.S. and Israeli strikes.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the United States would launch strikes against Iran if Tehran were to assassinate him or attempt to do so.

Trump made the statement on his Truth Social platform.

“One thousand missiles are ready and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Trump wrote, adding that thousands more could follow if the Iranian government acted on its alleged threat and attempted to kill the sitting U.S. president.

Trump said the relevant orders had already been issued and that the U.S. armed forces were ready, willing and able to act. He added that the orders had been issued for a period of one year, with the possibility of an extension.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said Washington reached a more favourable agreement with Canada, allowing the new Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor to open on July 27 as originally scheduled.

Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform.

“I was able to negotiate a much better deal for America, and as a result, the beautiful new Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will open on July 27, on schedule,” Trump wrote.

According to Trump, the original agreement was unacceptable to him, while the new arrangement is excellent and fair.

Trump also thanked the Canadian government, adding: “May both sides enjoy many years of success with this wonderful new project.”

Banker and businessman Vasily Tofan, who lives in Ukraine, could become Moldova’s next prime minister.

“After consultations with members of the Party of Action and Solidarity, I signed a decree nominating Vasily Tofan for the post of prime minister,” Moldovan President Maia Sandu told reporters.

According to Sandu, the new government should focus on economic development, attracting investment, and “cleansing” the justice system of corruption.

Under the law, the prime minister-designate must present his cabinet and government programme to parliament within 15 days. He will be confirmed if he secures the support of at least 51 of the 101 members of parliament. The ruling party holds 63 seats in the legislature.

On July 3, Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced his resignation.

“Today, my term as prime minister comes to an end. I accepted the responsibility of serving as prime minister with a deep sense of duty and a firm belief that I could help bring about positive change. When I realised that I could no longer fulfil my mandate in accordance with my principles and convictions, I decided to resign,” he wrote on X.

Azerbaijani Defence Minister Zakir Hasanov has travelled to Türkiye on a working visit.

Azerbaijani media reported the visit, citing the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry.

As part of the visit, Hasanov attended the graduation ceremony for the Joint Staff Management course at the Joint War Institute of Türkiye’s National Defence University, as well as the graduation ceremonies for the Staff Management courses at the institutes of the Land Forces, Air Force and Naval Forces.

Germany and France intend to launch a joint initiative aimed at helping resolve the situation in Lebanon.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced the plan.

“Together with France, we want to develop a common policy on Lebanon in order to increase the chances of achieving peace in the Middle East,” Wadephul told the Tagesspiegel newspaper.

The German foreign minister did not provide further details about the initiative.

Starlink has donated another 56 devices to Armenia to help the country prepare for potential future emergencies and strengthen the resilience of its internet connectivity.

Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan announced the donation in a Facebook post.

According to the minister, the equipment was provided to the Armenian government following negotiations between the Ministry of High-Tech Industry and the U.S.-based company Starlink.

“These devices will help ensure reliable, high-speed internet connectivity for effective response during disasters and other emergency situations,” Hayrapetyan wrote.

According to the minister, the initiative was implemented through cooperation between the Ministries of High-Tech Industry and Internal Affairs. The equipment has already arrived in Armenia and is to be transferred to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for use by the Rescue Service.

The devices will help strengthen communications redundancy during emergencies, particularly in rescue operations, natural disasters and crisis situations, as well as in cases where traditional communications infrastructure is limited, overloaded or disrupted.

Starlink is a low Earth orbit satellite system that provides reliable, high-speed broadband internet to millions of users worldwide. It plays an important role in supporting emergency response services, particularly by ensuring uninterrupted connectivity in remote areas and during crises.

According to the minister, the donation is a continuation of the cooperation established between Starlink and Armenia’s Ministry of High-Tech Industry. Under that cooperation, 110 Starlink devices already provide internet connectivity for thousands of students in schools located in Armenia’s remote communities.

The Ministry of High-Tech Industry highly values its cooperation with Starlink and the company’s contribution to strengthening Armenia’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities.