Ukraine Air War & Health Impact: Russia launched a “massive” overnight missile-and-drone attack on nine Ukrainian cities, with explosions heard into Thursday morning around Kyiv; officials report at least one death and multiple injuries, and damage to homes and key facilities, while Ukraine warns it’s short of U.S.-made Patriot missiles and faces new fast jet-powered drones. Moldova Disability Inclusion: Moldova approved a 2026–2030 social integration program for people with disabilities (750.5 million lei), aiming to expand community services, open day centers and early intervention, revise disability assessments around functional needs, and support deinstitutionalization and independent living. Dental Clinics Regulation: Moldova’s prime minister criticized new/ongoing rules for accrediting dental offices—35 pages of requirements he says are excessive for small clinics—calling for a review after concerns from the dental and medical tourism sector. Transnistria Tax Harmonization: From Sept. 1, Moldova will gradually apply VAT and excise taxes to selected goods imported by Transnistrian economic agents, with further categories following later, and officials say revenues should support people in the region. Public Health Research: A new global study highlights tuberculosis burden among women of childbearing age, including drug-resistant forms—an issue with special risks during pregnancy and postpartum.