Antonina Tumanova
A 51-year-old serviceman, while intoxicated, threw a grenade near a lyceum in Podilsk, injuring a 13-year-old boy. The suspect has been taken into custody without the right to bail, and faces up to seven years in prison for hooliganism.
US President Donald Trump stated the possibility of fully opening the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday. He called this the first stage of the agreement, and denuclearization the second.
US President Donald Trump said this is the last chance for Iran to reach a deal, canceling strikes at the request of allies. He suggested that the Strait of Hormuz could open by Tuesday, and denuclearization would be the second stage.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on the dismissal of five ambassadors. Among the dismissed diplomats are the ambassadors to Brunei, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Austria, and Libya.
The President signed a decree on sanctions against manufacturers of equipment for the Russian military-industrial complex. The restrictions affected companies that produce missiles, drones, and air defense systems.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Victoria Lialina-Boiko as the permanent representative of Ukraine to UNESCO. Vadym Omelchenko was dismissed from this position concurrently.
As a result of the enemy attack on a civilian transport infrastructure facility in Odesa region, 16 people were injured, five were hospitalized. The building, cars and buses were damaged.
The government has temporarily changed the minimum export prices for grains and oilseeds due to the increase in logistics costs. This decision is intended to prevent a halt in exports and support producers.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a new international format that will unite the countries of the region around security, economy and tourism. The initiative was supported by the presidents of the European Council and the European Commission.
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis confirmed the country's readiness to host negotiations between the US and Iran. Switzerland is in contact with both sides.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on the dismissal of Olha Stefanyshyna from the post of ambassador to the USA. The corresponding decree No. 696/2026 has been published.
Pakistan invited Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to visit the country. The sides discussed the current developments in the region.
President Zelenskyy reported on the expansion of localization of Western weapons in Ukraine. He thanked European partners for their readiness to support resilience through joint defense production.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is coordinating with the American side and European partners to receive necessary support packages. He emphasized that air defense missiles should be in Ukrainian launchers, not in warehouses.
U. S. President Donald Trump criticized Chevron and called on all oil companies to lower fuel prices for consumers. Prices rose after the U.S. attack on Iran, increasing pressure on Trump ahead of the elections.
The Ministry of Defense has set a deadline of August 10 for submitting documents to confirm the status of critically important enterprises. For most, a simplified procedure applies, while BRAVE1 grant recipients undergo full re-confirmation.
In Odesa region, the number of victims as a result of the russian attack on a civilian transport infrastructure facility has increased to 13. Four have been hospitalized, one in serious condition.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin is preparing mobilization and new strikes, hoping to prolong the war. He called on partners to increase pressure on Russia to achieve peace in the fall.
Since the beginning of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 51 times. The enemy is most active on the Kostiantynivka direction, where 18 attacks have been recorded.
Russian troops attacked food warehouses in Dnipro, causing a fire. Information about casualties is being clarified.
In Kryvyi Rih district, three people died as a result of a Russian attack on a gas station, including an 8-year-old boy. Six wounded were hospitalized, the fire was extinguished.
In Odesa region, as a result of a russian strike on a transport infrastructure facility, 10 people were preliminarily injured. A building, cars and buses were damaged, the fire has been extinguished.
Cuba experienced another nationwide power grid failure due to worn-out equipment and the US embargo. Oil reserves from the last Russian tanker in March have already been exhausted.
Forecaster Natalka Didenko predicts hot weather up to +40 degrees. The peak of the heat falls on August 6, and a weakening is expected from August 7 from the western regions.
Four members of a criminal group are suspected of embezzling budget funds through controlled enterprises. The state suffered damages of over 3.8 million UAH.
Two people arrested in Greece on suspicion of negligence that led to a forest fire. The fire spread to Attica.
A 32-year-old man fired a Flobert pistol towards employees of the Regional Territorial Recruitment Center and Social Support. He was detained, and a case was opened for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A combined unit of the State Emergency Service arrived in the Gironde department to eliminate a large-scale forest fire. Ukrainian specialists will work in the most difficult areas, representing the largest international team.
OPEC+ and allies agreed to increase oil production in September due to the impassability of the Strait of Hormuz. This is the sixth consecutive increase amid the war with Iran.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements took place. The enemy used 6,595 kamikaze drones and 190 guided aerial bombs.