Antonina Tumanova
In Lviv, under the rubble of a five-story building that was damaged by a missile strike, the body of a man was found. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Two 14-year-old boys in the Vasylkiv community threw a bag of water from a seventh-floor window, which hit a stroller with a three-month-old child. The police brought the mothers of the minors to administrative responsibility.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the next 100 days could decide the outcome of the war in Ukraine. He confirmed the determination to support Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the day, 191 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy dropped 196 guided aerial bombs and used 5,566 kamikaze drones.
The government allocated UAH 419 million for salaries for the military administrations of Sumy, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Chernihiv regions. It also instructed to prepare a decision on the special status of workers in frontline regions.
President Zelenskyy stated that the Russians have prepared for a massive strike, and there is a high probability of it being carried out tonight. He emphasized the importance of partners' assistance with air defense missiles.
A fire broke out on LNG vessels at the port of Damietta, preliminarily linked to a drone strike. Emergency services localized the fire, no casualties reported.
On July 29, 2026, communication with the F-16 was lost due to an emergency on board. The pilot ejected and was evacuated to a hospital, there are no casualties.
A Russian drone attacked the residential sector in Hlukhiv, Sumy region, in the evening. Three people were injured, including two children; a 10-year-old child and a woman were hospitalized.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq accused the US of attacking the PMF and pilgrims, resulting in casualties. The group set a deadline until August 7 for a response, threatening direct action.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Liubov Galan and Serhii Boiev as deputy ministers of defense. Boiev became deputy for European integration.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the results of the visit to the United States. They discussed Polish investments in Ukraine and missile defense cooperation.
The Trump administration imposed sanctions against two Iranian companies accused of supporting a scheme of extorting ships. The insurance of these firms covers risks created by Iran to finance terrorism.
In Odesa region, a military unit commander involved subordinates in the construction of his private house. During a search, 83 soldiers were found; the major was detained.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have agreed to visit Kyiv for the first time as part of efforts to end the war. The talks mark a sharp shift in relations previously marked by tension.
Former MP Viktor Medvedchuk has been notified of suspicion of encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine. According to the investigation, he conducted an anti-Ukrainian campaign and called for the liquidation of the state.
Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Lublin. The talks were dedicated to summarizing the results of the Ukrainian leader's visit to the United States.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Tax Service have expanded access to registration of the RNOCPP (tax identification number) for all Ukrainian citizens abroad. The service has been available since July 30 via e-Consul or consulates.
US President Donald Trump vowed revenge for Iran's missile strike. He called the Shiite militias a "cancerous tumor" and did not rule out further actions.
In Odesa region, no signs of sea pollution by oil products were detected after the sinking of the vessel GOLDEN LEO attacked by the Russian Federation. Monitoring of the water area continues, services are ready to respond.
The National Bank of Ukraine is issuing a coin "Ukrainian Cotton. Marine drone "Sea Baby" with a face value of 5 hryvnias. The circulation is up to 75,000 pieces, sales start on July 30.
Russian troops shelled the village of Raihorodok in Donetsk region. A 37-year-old woman died, six people were wounded, including a 6-year-old child.
Since the beginning of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 71 times. The most active enemy actions are recorded on the Sloviansk, Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk fronts.
The quadrilateral meeting was dedicated to the development of ports in the Danube region and the transit of Ukrainian products. The parties agreed to increase the capacity of ports and infrastructure.
The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate an additional 70 million hryvnias from the reserve fund for anti-drone protection of streets and roads in Sumy. Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi stated that the work must be completed as soon as possible.
The US Secretary of the Air Force signed a memorandum to rename Joint Base Charleston in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The exact timeline for the renaming has not yet been determined.
Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the russian federation Dmitry Medvedev stated that reports of a possible mobilization in the fall are a false provocation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran does not seek escalation after the attack on the vessel, but demands compensation.
Since the beginning of the day, 226 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The Russian invaders carried out 59 airstrikes using 190 KABs and launched 6,125 kamikaze drones.
US President Donald Trump spoke at the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham at the Washington National Cathedral. Trump stated that Graham died at the peak of his career.