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.
Ukrainian fencer Olga Harlan lost to French fencer Sarah Balzer in the semifinals of the 2024 Olympics with a score of 7:15. Harlan will continue to fight for the bronze medal in the match that will take place today at 21:50.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico announced that diesel supplies to Ukraine might be cut off if Kyiv does not resume transit of Lukoil oil. He offered a technical solution to his Ukrainian counterpart, Shmyhal.
10 doctors of the Shalimov National Center for Surgery are working in the combat zone. The center specializes in treating extremely complex injuries that conventional hospitals cannot handle.
The United States is providing Ukraine with a new security assistance package worth up to $200 million. The aid will include air defense equipment, HIMARS artillery ammunition, mortar shells, and Javelin anti-tank missiles.
Russian troops attacked the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, dropping explosives from a drone on a cafe. A 42-year-old man sustained an explosive injury and a shin injury and was taken to the hospital.
Kostiuk defeated Frenchwoman Borel and reached the third round of the Olympic tennis tournament. Yastremska lost to Osorio and dropped out of the singles competition.
There were 99 combat engagements over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 36 attempts to attack. Ukrainian defenders are holding back the onslaught and repelling the enemy's attacks.
An explosion followed by a fire occurred at a BASF chemical plant. 14 employees suffered minor injuries, the fire was extinguished, but a large cloud of smoke was generated.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine announced that he expects $3. 9 billion in direct budget support from the United States in the coming weeks. They also discussed energy aid and the use of frozen Russian assets.
Kirill Bolyukh and Alexey Sereda took 5th place in the synchronized ski jumping from the 10-meter tower at the Olympics in Paris. The athletes admitted that they were disappointed with the result, but remain optimistic.
Ukrainian fencer Olha Harlan defeated Azerbaijani representative Anna Bashta with a score of 15:6. Harlan has reached the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympics, and her next opponent is still unknown.
In Q2, the amount of household and business deposits with banks increased significantly. The NBU expects further growth in deposits, lower funding costs, and a lower share of foreign currency deposits.
