The Holy See expressed regret for the "offensive scenes" at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris. The Vatican has called for respect for religious beliefs and restrictions on freedom of expression.
During the day, 64 military clashes occurred. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsky direction (10 locations) and Toretsky (7 clashes near Toretsk and New York). The enemy is actively using aviation.
Ukrenergo informs that on August 6, Ukraine will not apply restrictions on electricity consumption. The company recommends using powerful electrical appliances from 11: 00 to 15: 00.
Keir Starmer held an urgent meeting with ministers and law enforcement to end street violence against asylum seekers. The government plans to expand criminal justice and deploy specially trained police officers.
Russian spies allegedly used drones to monitor British military bases. The goal was to obtain information about the secret training program of Ukrainian soldiers in the framework of operation Interflex.
The head of the Luhansk RMA reported large-scale forest fires in the occupied territory. The invaders do not have the resources to extinguish it.
Atesh partisans discovered the arrival of a helicopter with "important guests" to Cape Chersonesos after the destruction of the Rostov-on-Don submarine. The purpose of the visit was to find those responsible and prevent future attacks.
Protests broke out in Venezuela after Maduro was declared the winner of the election. The presence of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group was spotted, raising concerns about Russian interference in the country's internal affairs.
Ukraine's President expressed gratitude to the military for the attacks on airfields, oil refineries and logistics in Russia. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirms strikes on the Morozovsk airfield and oil depots in Russia.
The former head of the Rivne regional TCC was served the fourth suspicion for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces. He was detained and will be held without bail, facing up to 12 years in prison.
President Zelenskyy announced the evacuation of 30 Ukrainians from dangerous areas of Lebanon. Among the evacuees are women and children who are already safe in Poland.
DeepState has released satellite images of the Morozovsk airfield after the August 2-3 strike. The images show large-scale destruction, including the destruction of an aviation weapons depot.
The DIU and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized the evacuation of 30 Ukrainians from Lebanon due to the deteriorating security situation. The evacuees, including 21 women and 9 children, arrived in Poland and are receiving the necessary assistance.
The President of Ukraine said that the war must be ended on Ukraine's terms. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for long-range strikes against the Russian occupiers to ensure a just end to the war.
Over the last day, 76 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. The enemy attacked most actively in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk sectors, and also carried out air strikes in Kharkiv and Sumy regions.
The Odesa CCC explained the conflict on Pirogovska Street. Representatives of the center stated that they acted legally, preventing the illegal removal of a person liable for military service from the territory of the institution.
The US and UK embassies are urging their citizens to leave Lebanon immediately due to the possible deterioration of the situation. Those who stay are advised to prepare contingency plans.
A photo of the body of a Ukrainian prisoner with signs of torture has been posted online. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the ICRC and the UN to record human rights violations by Russia.
In July, Russian occupants' losses in the Tavriya sector amounted to 3,200 killed, wounded and captured. In addition, 1371 pieces of enemy weapons and military equipment were disabled, damaged or destroyed.
The Ministry of Health has canceled the non-transparent tender for the reconstruction of Okhmatdyt and will announce a new one on Prozorro. A Recovery Council is being set up, and the funds raised will be transferred to the hospital's account for transparent use.
Ukrenergo reports that there are no plans to cut off power in Ukraine on August 4. The company urges to use powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00.
The organizers of the 2024 Olympics have canceled part of the triathlon training on the Seine River due to heavy rains and deteriorating water quality. The problem of water purity was the main topic of discussion at the Paris Games.
At night, Russian troops attacked a critical infrastructure facility in Vinnytsia region, firing four times. Rescuers of the State Emergency Service were unable to continue their work due to a repeated air raid alarm, and all employees took cover.
Ukraine's women's sabre fencing team defeated Japan in the semifinals of the 2024 Olympics with a score of 45:32. The final match will take place at 21:00 Kyiv time.
1. 1 million doses of oral polio vaccine have arrived in Ukraine. The vaccine will be distributed to vaccination centers in all regions for free vaccination of children in accordance with the National Vaccination Schedule.
An explosion was heard in Sumy. The head of the Sumy MVA said that the smoke seen by residents was the result of a rubber fire in one of the city's districts.
As a result of the Russian shelling of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, 1 person was killed and 2 wounded. A private house was destroyed and others damaged. The head of the RMA called for evacuation due to the danger.
The head of the Kharkiv RMA reported a KAB strike on the outskirts of Kharkiv at 15:00. Information about the victims and damage is being checked.
The ATES guerrilla movement discovered an FSB command post in the Chernomorye sanatorium in occupied Yalta. Up to 50 people and 15 FSB vehicles were recorded, as well as the arrival of a commission from Moscow to search for guerrilla movements.
Russian workers have plastered over unique brick mascarons on the nineteenth-century house of the merchant Ryabinkin in occupied Mariupol. Earlier, the invaders dismantled the bas-relief on Nielsen's house and destroyed the figures of the Drama Theater.
