The US Air Force Test Center plans to acquire 33 target vehicles, including two Tesla Cybertrucks. This is necessary to prepare units for operations by simulating scenarios as close as possible to real-life situations.
As of August 1, 2025, 2,419 healthcare infrastructure facilities in Ukraine have been damaged or completely destroyed, with 311 of them completely ruined. The most significant damage occurred in the Donetsk, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
176,376 applicants received recommendations for admission to bachelor's programs. This year, the algorithm distributed places for both state-funded and contract-based education, including grants.
The SBU exposed a 45-year-old resident of Mykolaiv who was coordinating Russian missile and drone attacks, working for Russian special services. He was transmitting the coordinates of Ukrainian troops to the occupiers, preparing a new series of air strikes.
US President's Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff held his fifth meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks lasted about three hours.
Midfielder of Luhansk "Zorya" Volodymyr Bilotserkovets died at the age of 25. The footballer last played on May 25 in a match of the 2024/25 season.
A cold atmospheric front is crossing Ukraine, bringing rain with thunderstorms to the west, north, and center. Dry weather is expected in the south and east, but heavy downpours, squalls, and hail are possible.
President Zelenskyy reported on successful long-range operations by the SBU, which destroyed Russian air defense systems. The head of state also noted that the enemy is feeling the consequences of the actions of Ukraine's defenders, and new operations have already been approved.
Thousands of people in Hiroshima honored the memory of the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing. The city's mayor urged world leaders to visit Hiroshima and consider the lessons of the tragedy, warning of the consequences of military buildup.
Oleksandr Tsivinsky, the winner of the competition for the position of director of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine, successfully passed the polygraph. His appointment is expected on August 6.
The Ministry of Defense has simplified the accounting of military personnel regarding disappearance, captivity, or death. The unit commander can issue an order independently without an investigation.
In the Indian Himalayas, at least four people have died and dozens are missing due to a sudden avalanche caused by a "cloudburst. " The downpour devastated the village of Dharali, but most residents were in a neighboring town for a fair.
The State Food and Consumer Service reminds about the importance of observing temperature regimes when storing fish products in summer. Frozen fish should be stored at a temperature not higher than -18 °C, and fresh fish – close to the melting point of ice, avoiding contact with meltwater.
Thomas Partey, former Arsenal footballer, has been released on conditional bail after being charged with five rapes and one sexual assault. The athlete denies all charges, and his lawyer stated full cooperation with the police.
India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Russia for annual consultations. This comes amid growing tensions in India-US relations and Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.
The Commercial Court of Cassation overturned the appellate court's decision, prohibiting development on lands near the museum in Pyrohovo. The decision is final and not subject to appeal.
Russia no longer considers itself restricted by the moratorium on the deployment of intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles. Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Russian Federation has the right to take appropriate measures.
A court in Chisinau sentenced the Bashkan of Gagauzia, Evghenia Guțul, to 7 years of semi-closed imprisonment. She was accused of financial fraud and illegal financing of the Șor party in 2019-2022.
The government has expanded the list of Ukrainian equipment that can be purchased with 15% compensation of its cost. Components for drones, logistics equipment, boilers, and machine tools have been added.
A judge of a city-district court in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast was exposed for receiving an unlawful benefit in exchange for an acquittal. He was notified of suspicion under Part 3 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
The Hyundai Elexio electric crossover, developed for China, may enter global markets, including Australia. Hyundai Australia CEO Don Romano confirmed that the car is undergoing evaluation for the Australian market.
Brazil's Supreme Court placed ex-president Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest. He faces trial on charges of preparing a coup after losing the 2022 elections.
Rosneft's Ryazan oil refinery halted about half of its capacities due to UAV attacks. This led to an increase in gasoline prices on the Russian wholesale market, with AI-95 reaching a new historical record.
Three weather systems in the Atlantic could develop into hurricanes heading towards the US. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be above normal due to high ocean temperatures.
Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will visit the Russian Federation again, which may be related to "diplomatic imitations" of the peace process. Experts believe that Witkoff is bringing a "carrot" proposal to the Russian leadership. However, there are also reasons to believe that after August 8, the United States may introduce new measures against Russia.
The Kyiv Prosecutor's Office has filed a lawsuit to invalidate the contract for the construction of a section of the Podilskyi Bridge across the Dnipro. The cost of the works increased from 1.7 billion to 3.5 billion hryvnias, and the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine found anti-competitive concerted actions by the tender participants.
On August 5, temperatures in Ukraine are expected to range from +24 to +34 degrees. Rains with thunderstorms will occur at night in the west, and during the day, localized precipitation is likely in the Carpathians, Zhytomyr region, and Vinnytsia region.
Indian Oil Corp purchased 7 million barrels of crude oil from the US, Canada, and Abu Dhabi for September delivery. This happened after a suspension of Russian oil purchases, partially replacing its volumes.
South Korea has begun dismantling loudspeakers that broadcast K-pop and propaganda into North Korea. This follows President Lee Jae-myung's order to cease broadcasts to de-escalate tensions.
The Head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee, Olena Shuliak, stated that over 90% of housing is rented unofficially due to high taxes. Discussions are underway regarding changes to tax regulations to bring the market out of the shadows.
