Andrii Tymoshchenkov
Yurii Hudymenko, Head of the Public Anti-Corruption Council under the Ministry of Defense, believes that the defense company Fire Point has become the leader among long-range weapons manufacturers. The state’s task is to maintain competition in the arms market
The SBU, together with other units of the Defense Forces, in fulfillment of the task, intensified pressure on Russia.
Ukrainian drones attack Wildberries logistics centers, threatening financial problems for the company and its creditors. The marketplace's debts reach 1.3 trillion rubles, and the strikes could increase pressure on the Russian economy.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš called for temporarily excluding Spain from Schengen due to the migration crisis in Ceuta, where about 49,000 migrants entered uncontrollably from Morocco. Italy has already suspended Schengen rules in connection with Spain.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that there is a large-scale Russian propaganda campaign in Europe using photos from Ceuta. He called on European countries to completely block all Russian propaganda resources.
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz criticized the opposition for accusations over the incident with a Russian missile. He stated that for the opposition, Ukraine has become the enemy, not Russia.
Taliban strengthens military presence in Badakhshan province after attacks by the newly formed "Sepah-e Mihan Front" and "Afghanistan Freedom Front". Sources report preparation for a large-scale operation and strengthening of security measures.
At a closed meeting with Trump, Zelensky asked for assistance in obtaining Musk's permission to use Starlink for guiding drones to launchers in Russia. Trump promised to consider the request but gave no specific commitments.
Russian "Rosatom" failed to complete the construction of a nuclear power plant in India on time. Overdue accounts receivable of Russian companies reached 9 trillion rubles.
MFA spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi called the video, in which unidentified individuals in military uniform threaten Iran, a staged production. He stated that this is an attempt to escalate tensions and an information manipulation.
Russian occupiers have almost abandoned mass assaults, using infiltration of small groups. The spokesperson of the OSGV stated that the enemy's main goal in the Kharkiv region is to create a buffer zone, not an offensive on the city.
July 31 is the last day when Ukrainians can spend accumulated funds under the National Cashback program. From August 1, the unused balance will be returned to the state budget.
Rescuers extinguished a dry grass fire covering 1,200 sq. m that occurred as a result of a Russian drone attack. There were no casualties or injuries.
GUR reports on a systematic campaign by the Russian Federation to destroy Ukrainian identity in the occupied territories. The party "United Russia" and the Russian Orthodox Church are involved in Russification.
54% of Ukrainians choose the Carpathians for vacation, and 66% consider domestic travel appropriate during the war. The main obstacle to travel is the security situation.
The French Ministry of the Interior has made a decision to deport Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France. The authorities believe that her activities threaten the interests of the state and public order.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Washington convinced American lawmakers of Ukraine's ability to win the war. He emphasized that new sanctions could force the kremlin to sit down at the negotiating table.
The head of the Polish government stated that President Karol Nawrocki did not respond to his call to publicly condemn the attack on Ukrainians. He emphasized that such violence harms Poland's international reputation.
Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara stated his expectation for continued strategic partnership with the US. He emphasized the combination of American technologies and Ukrainian combat experience.
Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara announced the improvement of logistics and protection of supply routes from Russian drones. He emphasized the timely provision of the military with necessary resources.
Acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine Yevhenii Khmara stated that the goal of strikes on Russian infrastructure is to achieve a cost-to-damage ratio of 2%. This approach allows for efficient use of resources and inflicting significant losses on the enemy.
Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara stated the need for asymmetric warfare. Ukraine focuses strikes on military targets, not on civilians, unlike russia.
An unknown person fired several shots at Andrey Cherezov, the director of a drone development company. The wounded man was hospitalized, and a criminal case has been opened into the attack.
Andrii Sybiha informed Gideon Sa'ar about the intensification of Russian terror against civilian vessels. The parties agreed to maintain contacts at a high level.
Energy expert Stanislav Ignatiev stated that the current situation with fuel is not a systemic shortage, but logistical difficulties due to Russian attacks. He considers it unlikely that the price of gasoline will rise to 100 hryvnias per liter, as this would require a simultaneous combination of several crisis factors.
Iran is theoretically capable of attacking Ukraine with Khorramshahr missiles, but their accuracy and reliability are questionable. The expert believes that the strikes will be demonstrative in nature.
The Ukrainian studio GSC Game World will release the DLC "The Price of Hope" for S. T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 on August 20. The expansion will continue the story of Skif and add new territories.
French President Emmanuel Macron held a crisis government meeting over forest fires in Gironde. Over 250 thousand people have been evacuated, the fire destroyed 42 thousand hectares.
In Wrocław, a group of men attacked a Ukrainian couple because of their accent; the victims were hospitalized with suspected concussions. The city mayor declared zero tolerance for violence and xenophobia.
Iran is unlikely to significantly increase its involvement in the war against Ukraine due to internal problems and the conflict with the US. The strike on a vessel with Iranian cargo was a signal from the US about Ukraine's readiness to be an ally.