Julia Shramko
Kyiv region was subjected to a night attack by Russian drones, there were no casualties. In Boryspil district, 6 private houses and a car were damaged.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 183 combat engagements over the past day, 49 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 1 missile and 65 air strikes, and used 2419 kamikaze drones.
Oil prices fell after OPEC+'s decision to increase production by 547,000 barrels per day in September. However, fears of disruptions to Russian oil supplies to India due to possible US sanctions limited losses.
During the night, the enemy attacked Odesa region with drones, damaging a radio market and a disused dormitory. The fires were promptly extinguished, and there were no casualties.
Applicants submitted over 1. 1 million applications to higher and professional pre-higher education institutions, which is 7% more than last year. In total, over 415,000 electronic applicant accounts have been created as of August 2.
A minivan with five "Kadyrovites" exploded in temporarily occupied Melitopol. Two occupiers in a neighboring car were wounded, and a mobile electronic warfare complex was destroyed.
The Government of Ukraine has approved amendments to the Ukraine Plan for the Ukraine Facility. The new version must be approved by the EU Council by the end of September, which will allow reporting for the third quarter of 2025 according to the new schedule.
The police opened a criminal proceeding for the attempted seizure of a state institution.
The Government of Ukraine is preparing a solution to accelerate housing reconstruction and compensation through the "eRecovery" program. This will allow for more prompt recording of damages and inspection of housing without undue delay.
As a result of the night shelling of Kyiv, 31 people died, including five children. 179 people were injured, 25 Kyiv residents remain in hospitals, three of them are children.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is launching the DOT-Chain supply management system into full operation after successful experimental implementation. The system automates supply processes for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including the new DOT-Chain Defense functionality for drone selection.
Russian troops attacked Kostiantynivka with FAB-250 aerial bombs, damaging an educational institution and a municipal enterprise. In Sloviansk, a UAV strike damaged a hotel and residential buildings, injuring a 75-year-old woman.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law on the ratification of the agreement on a centennial partnership with Great Britain. This agreement provides for annual military aid of 3 billion pounds sterling and mutual support in case of aggression.
In Sumy region, an enemy drone hit a mobile Ukrposhta branch, injuring the driver and an employee. Branches in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv regions were also shelled, but all employees are alive.
Indian officials have stated their intention to continue purchasing Russian oil, despite threats of sanctions from US President Donald Trump. India and Russia have a stable and time-tested partnership.
Druzhkivka suffered a massive drone attack, as a result of which 5 people were injured. The market, houses, a shop, an administrative building were damaged, and cars were destroyed.
Poland expects exhumation works to begin in the Zboiska district of Lviv on August 4. Decisions are also expected regarding a bilateral agreement on minority education and the status of schools with Polish as the language of instruction.
SBU drones hit Russian military facilities: the Primorsko-Akhtarsk airfield with Shahed storage sites and the Elektropribor plant in Penza, which manufactures equipment for the military-industrial complex. The strikes resulted in fires and smoke.
Ryazan and Novokuibyshevsk oil refineries, the "Anna naftoprodukt" oil depot, and the "Elektroprylad" plant were hit.
Donald Trump stated that he ordered two nuclear submarines to be placed closer to Russia. This happened after Dmitry Medvedev mentioned nuclear weapons, which, according to Trump, is an absolute threat.
The Vinnytsia Regional TCR commented on the incident with a group of civilians near the collection point. Attempts of illegal entry, property damage, and public disorder were recorded.
Important military-industrial complex factories were attacked in Russian Penza overnight. These include "Radiozavod", which produces communication systems for the Russian army, and "Elektropribor", a key enterprise in the field of crypto protection.
Four astronauts from the USA, Japan, and Russia arrived at the ISS in a SpaceX capsule. They will spend at least six months on the station, replacing the previous crew.
Repair works will begin on August 4 at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Polish border. Partial closure of individual lanes is possible, which will last until September 30.
On the night of August 2, Russia attacked Ukraine with 53 drones, including 8 jet-powered ones. Air defense forces neutralized 45 targets, including all jet-powered UAVs.
Credit strategists at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. are urging clients to hedge risks as global corporate bond yield premiums have reached their lowest level since July 2007. This comes amid slowing economic growth and no signals from the Fed about an imminent rate cut.
Global stocks continued their decline for the sixth consecutive day, the longest losing streak since September 2023. The reason was new tariffs announced by Donald Trump, which outweighed the optimism from tech giants' reports.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on July 31, the death toll rose to 28 people. Rescuers continue their work, having dismantled 70% of the destroyed structures.
Over the past day, 160 combat engagements were recorded, with over a quarter of them concentrated in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy was also active in the Lyman and Novopavlivka directions, conducting 5835 shelling attacks.
Airbnb is considering a loyalty program that will reward customers not only with points, but also with experiences and services. The company has updated its range of tours and travel services, adding the hiring of chefs and masseurs.