Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi emphasized moving the training process underground due to the threat of strikes. In addition, he called for an immediate response to air raid sirens and the appearance of reconnaissance drones.
During the evacuation from Pokrovsk, an enemy drone attempted to attack the "White Angel" crew. Police officers shot it down with a special rifle.
The Prosecutor General's Office uncovered corrupt practices and illegal logging at the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" amounting to over UAH 167 million. Additionally, unjustified assets of officials totaling almost UAH 140 million were discovered.
Traffic is partially restricted on Lavrska Street in Kyiv. The reason is an emergency subsidence of the road surface between Zaperechernyi and Novonavodnytskyi lanes.
On July 29, Russian troops attacked a training unit of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As a result of the strike, three servicemen were killed and 18 wounded.
Since the beginning of the day, 139 combat engagements have taken place on the front, the enemy has carried out 1229 kamikaze drone strikes. In the Pokrovsk direction, the aggressor carried out 48 assault and offensive actions, Ukrainian soldiers neutralized 96 occupiers.
US President Donald Trump said that new tariffs to isolate the Russian economy would come into effect in 10 days. He also set a new 10-day deadline for Vladimir Putin regarding a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine, but received no response.
US President Donald Trump stated that the new deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine is 10 days. This "deadline" gives Putin until August 8, otherwise the US will impose harsh tariffs or sanctions.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the Zaporizhzhia direction, where the enemy is intensifying offensive actions in the Kamyanske area. He heard reports from commanders and gave orders to strengthen the defense.
In Ukraine, bad weather caused large-scale flooding and fallen trees, leaving over 120 settlements without electricity in Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr regions. Rescuers are pumping out water and clearing up the aftermath of the disaster in Rivne, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Ternopil, and Khmelnytskyi regions.
Large-scale corruption schemes have been exposed in Kyiv Oblast, resulting in losses of almost 48. 375 million hryvnias. Among the 29 suspects are deputies, officials, and heads of communal enterprises involved in manipulations with land, tariffs, forests, medicine, roads, communal property, and grants.
The "Lybidska" metro station in Kyiv was closed due to a suspicious object, which turned out to be a portable bicycle pump. Train movement has been restored, and the metro is operating as usual.
In Kyiv, a former deputy head of the Obolonsky district department of the executive service and her husband were notified of suspicion. They are involved in the illegal lifting of the arrest from the property of a debtor who owed almost 600,000 hryvnias.
In Kyiv, the head of a communal medical institution and two heads of departments were detained for organizing a scheme of fictitious registration of disability to avoid mobilization. The documented amount of bribes is 11 thousand US dollars and 4196 UAH.
Russian UAVs attacked Buryn community in Sumy region, destroying a shop and damaging houses, cars, and a cultural center. One saleswoman was injured and received medical assistance.
Since the beginning of the day, 131 combat engagements have taken place at the front, the enemy actively attacked in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions. The occupiers carried out 1376 kamikaze drone strikes, five missile strikes, and 70 air strikes.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed to prepare draft laws that will grant more rights and opportunities to Ukrainians released from captivity. This decision was made after a meeting at the Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War, where issues of rehabilitation and the return of Ukrainians from captivity were discussed.
President Zelenskyy reported the successful downing of "Shaheds" with interceptor drones during Russia's night attack on July 28. In total, 309 Russian drones and 2 missiles were shot down, with "Kinzhal" missiles not reaching their targets.
US Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin was mistaken in his calculations regarding Donald Trump. He emphasized that the Kremlin's inability to negotiate indicates a lack of desire to end the war, and Russia's allies must be held accountable.
Ukraine increased booking capacity of the Trans-Balkan gas route by 2. 6 times, which expands access to resources from the southern direction. The cost of transportation through this corridor decreased by 25%, opening new opportunities for supply diversification.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine discussed military support with Latvia and Spain. Latvia transferred UAVs and 42 Patria 6x6 APCs, Spain helps with air defense and military training.
In the Kharkiv region, an FPV drone hit a passenger car, as a result of which the 75-year-old driver died on the spot. A 51-year-old passenger was hospitalized with explosive injuries.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with President of Estonia Alar Karis, discussing Ukraine's anti-corruption infrastructure and an invitation to Kyiv. The leaders also discussed Estonia's contribution to strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and scaling up cooperation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that increases the total number of SBU personnel by 10,000 people, allocating 10,000 to the Special Operations Center "A". The document also establishes the grounds and procedure for the SBU to use weapons and special means.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Svitlana Zalishchuk as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Kingdom of Sweden. The corresponding decree No. 556/2025 has already been signed.
Large-scale abuse schemes have been uncovered in Khmelnytskyi and Bukovyna, causing over UAH 33 million in damages to the state budget and revealing undeclared assets worth over UAH 30 million. In total, 11 searches were conducted and 23 suspicions were announced against officials.
Donald Trump stated that Russia has huge economic potential, but spends its resources on war. He emphasized that the country could prosper if not for its aggressive actions.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that a "peace table" would soon be set in Turkey, which would end the war. This will happen similarly to the negotiations that began in Istanbul.
In Donetsk region, police and volunteers evacuated two wounded men and other residents. The rescue operation took place under continuous aerial attacks, forcing them to take cover.
The case of three employees of an enterprise who illegally extracted 8,000 tons of sand from the Desna River in the Kyiv region has been sent to court. Their actions caused environmental damage amounting to over UAH 6 million.
