On July 28, significant rains and thunderstorms are expected in the western, Zhytomyr, and Vinnytsia regions. In a number of other regions, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls of 15-20 m/s are forecast, which corresponds to danger level I.
The Center for Countering Disinformation predicts an intensification of Russian propaganda regarding rallies in Ukraine and information operations in frontline regions. False reports about evacuation and discrediting of Ukraine are expected.
On the night of July 28, in Kropyvnytskyi, as a result of a Russian drone attack, a building and equipment of a State Emergency Service unit were damaged. There were no fatalities or injuries; personnel were in a shelter.
Electricity consumption remains high, although on July 28 at 9:30 a. m. it was 3.4% lower than on the previous working day. Bad weather de-energized 459 settlements in six regions, repair crews are working to restore power.
In the first half of 2025, the Ukrainian car fleet was replenished with almost 33,000 new passenger cars. Private clients purchased 22,500 cars, while legal entities purchased 10,400.
The US and China will resume talks in Stockholm on August 12 to try to resolve long-standing economic disputes and extend a tariff truce. Without a deal, global supply chains could face new shocks from a sharp increase in US tariffs.
In Novoselytsia, an off-duty policewoman in a Volkswagen Tiguan collided with a fence, resulting in the death of a 35-year-old female passenger. The driver and another passenger were hospitalized, and the SBI will investigate the circumstances.
Naftogaz Group has concluded its first agreement on the purchase of Azerbaijani gas with SOCAR Energy Ukraine. The test gas supply is being carried out via the Trans-Balkan corridor through Bulgaria and Romania.
On the night of July 28, Russia attacked Ukraine with 324 drones and 7 missiles, including 3 "Kinzhal" missiles. Ukrainian air defense shot down 309 drones and 2 cruise missiles, "Kinzhal" missiles did not reach their targets.
On Khreshchatyk, a Volkswagen driver drove onto the pedestrian area and collided with a concrete barrier. The 43-year-old man was hospitalized with an open leg fracture.
The U. S. Geological Survey reported a 5.0-magnitude earthquake in southern Iran. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km, 28.8 km west-southwest of Mora.
The US is conducting a global force posture review, which could lead to a reduction of American troop presence in Europe by up to 30%. Germany, which hosts the largest number of American service members, anticipates changes in America's posture, but there are no specific commitments regarding US plans yet.
Dozens of holidaymakers on the Italian island of Sardinia were forced to flee a beach by boat due to a wildfire that broke out nearby. 102 people, including 12 children and a pregnant woman, were evacuated by sea as the flames blocked other escape routes.
Kropyvnytskyi suffered a night enemy drone attack, which caused a fire and damage to the regional philharmonic. According to preliminary information, there are no dead or injured.
Brent and WTI crude futures rose after the US reached a trade agreement with the EU and may extend the tariff pause with China. This dispelled fears about the negative impact of tariffs on economic activity and fuel demand.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 158 combat engagements over the past day, with over a third occurring in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 86 airstrikes, dropped 132 guided aerial bombs, and used 4413 kamikaze drones.
The global popularity of Japanese matcha tea, fueled by social media and a tourism boom, has led to a depletion of supplies. Record heat and a shortage of farmers in Japan have caused prices to rise and a product deficit.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would recognize a Palestinian state in September, becoming the first Western member of the UN Security Council to do so. This move came after Great Britain and Canada refused to join the initiative due to their unwillingness to anger the United States.
Today, Sumy was attacked by ударними drones, one of which hit Independence Square, damaging the building of the Sumy Regional State Administration. Preliminary, there were no casualties or injuries.
Wall Street's relentless rise this summer has pushed stock valuations close to record levels, prompting warnings of "euphoric" markets entering "bubble" territory. The S&P 500 index has reached historic peaks, and the cost of borrowing for US corporations has approached its lowest level in decades.
The median rent in the US has increased from $824 in 2008 to over $1300 in 2025, forcing Americans to spend a significant portion of their income on housing. On average, 38.3 hours of work per month are needed to cover rent, but in Vermont, this figure reaches 60.2 hours, and in New York, 90.2 hours.
All fires in Kharkiv have been extinguished after the combined air strike. Six people were injured in the attack, including four State Emergency Service employees.
In the coming days, rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in the western, Zhytomyr, and Vinnytsia regions. In the rest of the country, hot weather is forecast, with temperatures reaching up to +38° in some places.
Ukraine won 20 medals at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Skopje. Diana Kolennikova won bronze in table tennis, losing in the semifinals to an Austrian athlete.
President Zelenskyy received reports from Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, heads of the Foreign Intelligence Service and the Main Intelligence Directorate. The situation at the front, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction, and actions in the Sumy region were discussed. Sanctions against Russia and drone production were also addressed.
An 18-year-old girl, taken from Mariupol to Russia in 2022, has returned to Ukraine. She continued her online studies at a Ukrainian school and planned her return.
As of July 26, over 391,000 electronic applicant accounts have been created, which is 9. 7% less than last year. Over 704,000 applications have been submitted, which is 4% more than last year.
The court chose a pre-trial measure in the form of detention without the right to bail for a 28-year-old suspect in the murder of a 17-year-old girl in Sumy region. His actions are qualified as premeditated murder combined with rape.
In Sumy, electricity and water supply are absent at some addresses due to the enemy attack, particularly in the Kursky microdistrict and neighboring villages. In Shostka district, three people were injured as a result of the night attack, and houses and infrastructure were damaged.
In Russia's Stavropol, the Signal radio factory, which produces active jamming stations, was attacked. Local residents report a drone strike on the building of the enterprise, which is under international sanctions.
