Russia has begun using new Gerbera drones, which are a cheaper alternative to Shaheds. They have a simple design and can be used to track Ukrainian air defense and gather information.
Ukrainian athlete Viktoriia Us qualified for the final of the Olympic Games in the women's single sculls slalom with the eighth best time. Despite the penalty seconds, she successfully completed the semifinal race and is preparing for the final.
Ukrenergo reports that no power outages are expected in Ukraine on August 1. The company recommends using powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00 to optimize energy consumption.
Russian occupants dropped explosives from a drone on a civilian car in the center of Kherson. The car caught fire, but rescuers quickly extinguished the fire, with no casualties.
Police have served four people with a notice of suspicion for beating a soldier in Vorokhta on July 4. Searches were conducted, evidence was seized, and the suspects face up to 4 years in prison.
Air defense forces shot down a reconnaissance drone in Dnipropetrovs'k region. RMA Chairman Serhiy Lysak reported on the successful work of the defenders of the sky.
Sounds of explosions were heard in Dnipro. The Air Force reported the operation of air defense in Dnipropetrovs'k region using a reconnaissance UAV.
Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the Russian Ombudsman regarding the death of Oleksandr Ishchenko in a Russian detention center. He demands compliance with the Geneva Conventions and the provision of medical care to Ukrainian prisoners of war.
A former employee of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine will be tried for a publication that ridicules Ukraine's independence. He faces up to 3 years in prison for humiliating the national honor and dignity of Ukrainians.
A 54-year-old man was killed on the spot after being hit by a passenger electric train at Yahotyn station in Kyiv region. The incident occurred at night when the victim was crossing the tracks before the train approached.
The Financial Guard of Florence arrested the castle of a Russian businessman at the request of Ukraine. The arrest is related to the case of $60 million in damages to the State Food and Grain Corporation of Ukraine.
Irakli Kobakhidze will take part in the inauguration of Iranian President Massoud Peseshkian. Peseshkian, a 70-year-old cardiac surgeon, won early elections after the death of the previous president in a plane crash.
A new series of explosions has been reported in Kharkiv, probably outside the city. Earlier, the Air Force warned of possible launches of guided bombs by tactical aircraft in the Kharkiv region.
Over the past three days, 6 political prisoners have disappeared from their places of detention in Russia. Their whereabouts are unknown, which may be related to the staging, which allows the authorities to isolate prisoners from the outside world.
A tree has fallen in Kyiv's Shevchenko Park due to strong winds, injuring four people. Rescuers and utilities are working at the scene, and the injured are hospitalized.
In Kharkiv, a series of explosions were heard, probably outside the city. The air force warned of guided bomb launches in Kharkiv region, and explosions were also reported in Kherson.
The IDF confirms an air strike on Beirut, targeting a Hezbollah commander responsible for attacks on Israel. The Israeli Defense Minister said that Hezbollah “crossed the red line”.
Belarusian dictator Lukashenka has decided to pardon German citizen Rico Krieger, who was previously sentenced to death. Krieger appealed to Lukashenko for clemency.
Elina Svitolina lost to Czech Barbora Krejcikova in the 1/8 finals of the 2024 Olympics. Marta Kostiuk defeated Maria Sakkari and reached the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament.
A tornado damaged Diamond-43 trainer aircraft and a helicopter at Nizhnekamsk International Airport. The storm also tore off the cladding from buildings, knocked down a fence and trees, but there were no preliminary injuries.
A fire broke out at the Russian plant NPO Automation in Yekaterinburg. The roof of a chemical workshop is on fire.
Ukrenergo reports that no power outages are expected on July 31. The company calls for the use of powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00 to optimize the load on the power system.
The General Staff reports 74 combat engagements along the frontline. The most active enemy attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where 32 attempts to storm Ukrainian positions took place.
The Ukrainian team lost to China with a score of 41:45 in the quarterfinals of the fencing tournament at the 2024 Olympics. Now the Ukrainian national team will compete for 5-8 places in the Olympic tournament.
President Zelenskyy met with business representatives in Poltava region. He thanked entrepreneurs for their contribution to the economy and promised to strengthen the region's air defense.
In Brovary, a 33-year-old Kia driver hit a 12-year-old boy on a gyro scooter who was crossing a pedestrian crossing on a green light. The injured child was taken to the hospital, his condition is stable.
Ukrainian gymnasts scored 254. 761 points in the men's team all-around final at the 2024 Olympics. The team took fifth place, behind Japan, China, the United States and Great Britain.
Minister of Education Oksen Lisovyi said that Ukrainian schoolchildren are two years behind the curriculum. The Ministry of Education is developing programs for quality education of different categories of students in the context of war.
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba congratulated the new Minister of International Relations of South Africa Ronald Lamola on his appointment. They discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries and important bilateral and international issues.
Zelensky said that Syrsky and the relevant commanders should present an updated structure of our air defense systems and new requests for partners.
