Antonina Tumanova
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Defense Minister Umerov, discussing the contracting of drones and increasing their production. The head of state announced new steps in defense management and improving relations with the United States.
Okhmatdyt doctors performed the first organ transplantation from a 4-year-old girl, saving three children. The operations took place despite night explosions and air raid alerts.
An explosion occurred in Dnipro, as reported by local media and MP Maksym Buzhanskyi. The incident took place during an announced air raid alert in the region.
The 29th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the "Ramstein" format will be held online within the next 10 days. The meeting will be co-chaired by Great Britain and Germany.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb participated in a triathlon competition in Joroinen under the pseudonym AS. He took second place in the men's fitness category, completing the distance in 1:04:19.
The European Union will continue negotiations with the United States on a trade agreement until August 1, but is ready for proportional countermeasures. This is a response to the US president's statement about introducing a 30% tariff on EU exports, which will harm businesses and consumers.
The movement of enemy drones has been recorded in the Kyiv region, and air defense forces are already working. Residents are urged to stay in shelters and not to photograph the work of defenders.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the elimination of operators of Russian attack drones who killed a one-year-old boy in the Kherson region. The crew of enemy war criminals was located in an uninhabited building in Hola Prystan.
Vitaliy Deynega, the founder of the "Come Back Alive" foundation, reacted to the suspicion against Vitaliy Shabunin, the head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center (TsPK), calling him an "unprincipled person" and accusing him of double standards. Shabunin has been notified of suspicion for evading military service and fraud, specifically for receiving financial support without actually being present in a military unit.
120 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian troops made 36 attempts to dislodge Ukrainian soldiers from their positions.
Starting August 1, the United States is imposing 30% tariffs on goods imported from the European Union and Mexico. President Donald Trump announced this on social media, expanding tariff restrictions to a number of countries.
An outbreak of acute intestinal infection has been recorded in Zakarpattia, affecting 38 people who visited Shypit waterfall. The victims are receiving medical care; there are no severe cases or fatalities.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to North Korea. Earlier, Lavrov held talks with his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui.
As a result of the Russian strike on Chernivtsi, 43-year-old Svyatoslav Lazarenko, an employee of the Snyatyn City Council, and 26-year-old Diana Kravchenko, head of a pharmacy, were killed. The attack also damaged buildings and cars, and 14 people were injured.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of new European defense packages. Strong steps regarding sanctions against Russia are also expected.
Since the beginning of the day, 145 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The enemy carried out 1178 kamikaze drone strikes and 3972 shellings of Ukrainian troop positions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resumption of military aid supplies to Ukraine, particularly from the US and European partners. Ukraine is working on new deliveries, increasing its own weapons production, and strengthening air defense.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with US congressmen, discussing the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense and new tough sanctions against Russia. The diplomat thanked Congress for its support and emphasized Ukraine's readiness to share knowledge.
A 17-year-old boy, who was under pressure from the occupiers due to his brothers serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was successfully returned from the temporarily occupied territory. He was threatened with forced conscription into the Russian army.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the continuation of work with the American side at the military level next week, confirming the visit of US President's special representative Keith Kellogg. New European defense packages are also being prepared, and strong steps regarding sanctions against Russia are expected.
Law enforcement officers conducted searches in "Techno Yizhak" stores in a case concerning tax evasion and equipment smuggling. Over 3000 units of equipment without origin documents were seized, and the involvement of customs officers is being investigated.
US President Donald Trump acknowledged the strike on a Ukrainian hospital and expressed disappointment with the Russian dictator. He promised an "important statement" on Monday.
A deputy of the Velykokuchurivka village council has been notified of suspicion of abuse of power. He organized the illegal transfer of forest land into private ownership, causing damages of UAH 1.8 million to the state.
The UAV forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the Lukhovitsy Aviation Plant named after Voronin, a branch of JSC "RSK "MiG", where explosions and a fire were recorded. The KBP Instrument Design Bureau named after Academician Shipunov, which produces missiles for SAM/SPAAG systems, was also hit.
A large-scale scheme for producing fake medical conclusions from the Medical Social Expert Commission (MSEC) regarding the disability of relatives of servicemen has been exposed in Ukraine. The organizers received about 1 million hryvnias monthly, and their "clients" face up to 10 years in prison.
In Odesa, the number of injured has risen to 11 people as a result of the Russian attack. A car service station, residential buildings, and a stable were damaged, where one animal was killed.
The Russian coal industry is experiencing a crisis due to high borrowing costs, sanctions, and falling demand in China. Only half of the companies remain profitable, and some mines have suspended production.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to discuss the situation on the battlefield and Ukraine's defense needs. The leaders also touched upon strengthening air defense and cooperation in arms production.
In Zaporizhzhia, a man with a knife broke into a doctor's office, behaved aggressively, smashed furniture, and tried to inflict bodily harm. The assailant has been detained, and the issue of qualifying the crime is being decided.
Since the beginning of the day, 174 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, the enemy has carried out 1171 kamikaze drone strikes and 3967 shellings. The greatest activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where 44 attempts were made to dislodge Ukrainian units.