Electricity consumption in Ukraine is increasing due to heat and cloudy weather, which reduces the efficiency of solar power plants. Ukrenergo urges not to turn on several powerful devices simultaneously until 10:00 PM.
Russian troops launched an air strike with four guided aerial bombs on a correctional colony on July 28, 2025. As a result of the shelling, 17 convicts were killed, 42 were wounded, the dining hall was destroyed, and other buildings were damaged.
The SBU and the Prosecutor General's Office prevented an FSB assassination attempt on Serhiy Filimonov, commander of the 108th separate battalion "Wolves of Da Vinci". The Russian special service recruited a resident of Dnipropetrovsk region, blackmailing him with a fabricated case of treason, and forced him to monitor the military and prepare for his elimination.
On the night of July 29, Russian UAVs attacked Mykolaiv region, causing a fire at an agricultural enterprise covering an area of 4000 sq. m. Warehouses, grass, and three cars burned down; there were no casualties.
On July 29, 2025, a barely perceptible earthquake of magnitude 2. 3 occurred in the Chernivtsi region. The event was recorded near the settlements of Voloka and Hrushivka.
On the night of July 29, the enemy attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M missiles and 37 Shahed-type attack UAVs. Air defense forces destroyed 32 enemy drones in the north and east of the country.
The SBU and National Police are conducting planned security measures in Kyiv's Desnyanskyi district. The goal is to check the anti-terrorist protection of places of mass gathering.
Due to worsening weather conditions, including strong winds and rain, 477 settlements in 7 regions of Ukraine were left without power supply. The most affected were Khmelnytskyi, Kyiv, and Zhytomyr regions.
The Thai army stated that Cambodian troops violated the unconditional ceasefire. Phnom Penh denied the accusation, citing difficulties in ensuring the truce after five days of border clashes.
Spot gold was at $3311. 33 an ounce, hitting its lowest level since July 9. This comes amid easing concerns about a global trade war and a strengthening dollar, which reduced gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements were recorded at the front, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 90 air strikes and carried out 5922 shellings, involving 3859 kamikaze drones.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell after the US-EU trade deal, which averted a full-scale trade war. The market awaits the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and negotiations between the US and China.
Since the beginning of the day, 90 combat engagements have taken place at the front, more than half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy continues shelling border settlements and launching air strikes.
US President Donald Trump clarified his deadline for Russia to end the war in Ukraine, stating that he would announce sanctions or tariffs tonight or tomorrow. He called the war "bloody" and emphasized the need for a quick agreement.
In Mykolaiv region, fires from ecosystems near the village of Balovne spread to the private sector, covering about 20 hectares and residential buildings in Snihurivka. Rescuers are extinguishing the fires that arose due to strong winds.
US President Donald Trump announced a new deadline for Russia regarding a ceasefire agreement in the war against Ukraine, which will be 10-12 days. This decision was made due to a lack of progress after the previous 50-day term.
Audi's after-tax profit in the first half fell by 37. 5% to 1.3 billion euros, marking the third consecutive annual decline. The company lowered its turnover forecast for the current year to 65-70 billion euros, expecting significantly lower sales profitability.
The European Commission has accused the Chinese online marketplace Temu of violating EU rules due to insufficient measures to prevent the sale of illegal products. This could lead to a fine of up to 6% of the company's annual global turnover.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reacted to Donald Trump's statement about a possible shortening of the 50-day period for Russia regarding a ceasefire agreement. The head of the CCD, Andriy Kovalenko, noted that the United States understands the need to fight Russian aggression.
Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Vladimir Putin after missile strikes on Kyiv. He is considering shortening the 50-day deadline for Russia regarding a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine.
Forest fires continue to rage in Greece and Turkey, where the highest temperature in history has been recorded. In Turkey, three volunteers died in a water tanker accident while extinguishing a fire in Kestel.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with the team involved in the release of prisoners, including the liberated defenders of Mariupol and paramedic Taira. In total, since the beginning of the full-scale war, 5,857 people have been returned, with another 555 outside of exchanges.
Bad weather in Bukovyna caused significant destruction, felling trees, damaging buildings and cars. Over 26.7 thousand homes remain without electricity, mostly in the Dnistrovskyi district.
Ukraine and the USA discussed progress in implementing agreements on defense support and cooperation, including joint drone production. Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal thanked the USA for its support, particularly for the transfer of Patriot systems and long-range weapons.
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a cessation of hostilities after the deadliest border conflict in a decade. The talks took place in Malaysia, facilitated by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and with the participation of US and Chinese representatives.
In Ukraine, 15 individuals were exposed who tried to establish illegal arms and ammunition sales. Explosives, grenade launchers, automatic rifles, and rifles were seized from the suspects, and arrests took place in Kyiv, Chernivtsi, Kherson region, Ivano-Frankivsk region, and Chernihiv.
The Defense Forces in Sumy region are showing success and continuing active operations against Russian troops. This was reported by the head of the CСD Kovalenko.
President Zelenskyy released an address on the Day of Mourning and Commemoration of the Defenders of Ukraine who died in captivity. This decision was made after the Russian war crime in Olenivka on the night of July 28-29, 2022.
Heavy rains in northern China have killed four people and left eight missing, forcing thousands to evacuate. Beijing authorities have issued the strongest flood warning as precipitation is expected to continue until Tuesday morning.
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.
