Security · July 2026

On July 26, 2026, a suspected Islamist drove a box van into a crowd at Berlin's Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade, injuring at least 29 people, with police later reporting the attacker also used a machete. The incident has sparked a national security debate, with authorities investigating the suspect's background and ties to Islamist extremism, and ARD terrorism expert Holger Schmidt providing details. The attack has intensified discussions on public safety measures at large events and prompted political consequences. Zelenskyy expects 30,000 North Korean soldiers to be deployed in Ukraine. Russian forces targeted Kyiv and Kryvyi Rih, striking a Palau-flagged grain ship in the Black Sea. The Houthis claim to have shot down a Saudi drone. A mass brawl broke out in Innsbruck involving batons and chains.