Current Snapshot — 14.07.2026 05:00

**Intelligence Digest** **Current Snapshot: 14.07.2026**

### Ukraine - An explosion occurred at an ammunition depot in Donetsk, followed by detonation and a large fire; the cause of the incident has not been determined. - The Netherlands initiated a ramp-up in the production of air defense ammunition for Ukraine, with a focus on countering Russian ballistic missiles. - France confirmed the transfer to Ukraine of a license to produce SCALP cruise missiles. - The ombudsmen of Ukraine and Hungary agreed on the format of a permanent working group and joint monitoring visits.

### Russia - In the Kursk region, from July 15, gasoline sales will be restricted by license plate numbers (similar restrictions are already in place in seven regions of the Russian Federation). - Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy facilities have reached a new level of intensity, creating risks for the fuel and energy complex. - The French license for SCALP production enhances Ukraine's long-term potential for strikes on Russian rear facilities.

### Europe - The countries of the "coalition of the willing" (led by France) agreed on joint production and development of air and missile defense systems with Ukraine, with an emphasis on technological cooperation. - Macron confirmed the transfer of the SCALP missile license as part of a broader program to support Ukraine's defense industry. - Forest fires in Spain have resulted in civilian casualties; cases have been recorded where attempts to evacuate on foot proved fatal.

### Global - The US conducted a third night of strikes on Iran; Trump announced the imposition of a 20% tariff and an effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. - The death of Senator Lindsey Graham creates a vacuum in the pro-Israel and anti-Iran lobby in the US Senate; his sister has taken his place. - Attorneys general of 12 US states filed a lawsuit against the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros., seeking to block the deal.