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.
The Ukrainian national team finished its performance at the XVIII Summer European Youth Olympic Festival, winning 23 medals (5 gold, 8 silver, 10 bronze) and taking 10th place. This is almost twice as many as at the previous festival in Maribor-2023.
Two Ukrainian citizens, aged 21 and 27, were detained in Georgia on suspicion of drug trafficking. They seized 184 packages of methadone and packaging materials.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed the commander of the 83rd Motorized Rifle Regiment, Colonel Lebedev. He commanded assault operations in the Velykyi Burluk direction in the Kharkiv region.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expanded the list of nominations for the Taras Shevchenko National Prize of Ukraine from 7 to 13. The changes were introduced by decree No. 553/2025 on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the prize's establishment.
As a result of the Russian shelling of Bilozerka in the Kherson region, a 27-year-old woman and her 9-year-old child were injured. The boy sustained blast and craniocerebral injuries, his mother – a blast injury.
US President Donald Trump called the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia, urging them to cease hostilities that erupted at the beginning of the week, and warned about the absence of trade agreements. Both countries face economic challenges, including the threat of high US tariffs, and Thailand, which depends on exports, has not yet concluded agreements with the US.
Georgian and American military equipment, including US armored vehicles and Georgian Didgori and Cobra, has been transferred from Senaki to Vaziani for the Agile Spirit 2025 exercises. The convoy passed along the Tbilisi-Senaki-Leselidze highway, welcomed by local residents.
Germany has already provided Ukraine with three Patriot systems and is negotiating with the US to send another one. Berlin will also facilitate the provision of five Patriot missiles, and Switzerland will postpone its Patriot order to support Ukraine.
Five-year-old Regina Abramova from Lviv became the youngest child to independently climb Hoverla, completing the route in 2 hours and 29 minutes. This is her second sports achievement in 2025, after a record for holding an inverted hang.
In Bilozerka, Kherson region, Russian military dropped explosives from a drone on a civilian car. A 53-year-old man sustained blast, traumatic brain injuries, and shrapnel wounds.
Qatar, the third largest LNG exporter, threatens to cut gas supplies to the EU in response to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The country demands changes to the law concerning forced labor and environmental standards, and also objects to the requirement for climate transition plans.
On the night of July 26, a Su-27UB combat trainer jet caught fire at the Russian Armavir airfield in the Krasnodar Krai. Local residents report a lack of communication near the airfield.
Since the beginning of the day, 69 combat engagements have taken place at the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the occupiers made 35 attempts to dislodge Ukrainian defenders, 27 of which were repelled, 8 are ongoing.
The Beijing Meteorological Agency has issued a warning for landslides and mudslides for 10 districts of the city after heavy rains. Over 46,000 people have been affected, 4,655 evacuated, and 13 rivers have exceeded flood warning levels.
The Australian government has signed a treaty with the United Kingdom to strengthen cooperation on AUKUS nuclear submarines for the next 50 years. This treaty will allow for comprehensive cooperation on the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and disposal of SSN-AUKUS submarines.
