Julia Shramko
A forest fire in British Columbia has led to the evacuation of 400 households. The fire covered 27 hectares, human activity is suspected.
At night, the enemy attacked Pavlohrad district, causing fires at enterprises. Air defense forces destroyed 15 drones, but there were hits and damage to infrastructure.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, 8 people died, including a child, and over 30 were injured, among them three police officers. Destruction was recorded in four districts of the capital.
Oil prices stabilized as investors assessed the risk of supply shortages amid Trump's push for a resolution to the war in Ukraine. An unexpected increase in US oil inventories is putting pressure on prices.
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the composition of the Interdepartmental Commission on Production Sharing Agreements. This decision is related to changes in the government and is important for the implementation of the Ukrainian-American agreement on the creation of the Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.
The government has updated the state support mechanism for agricultural producers using reclaimed lands. Funding will be directed towards restoring hydraulic infrastructure, which will allow for an increase in irrigated areas.
121 combat engagements were recorded at the front during the day, almost a quarter of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy also increased activity in the Novopavlivka direction, where 16 attacks took place.
Actor Taron Egerton does not consider himself a suitable candidate for the role of James Bond. He refers to himself as too "messy" for the role, despite his experience in the spy genre.
The IAEA team at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant confirmed that radiation levels at the facility have not increased. This was stated by the Director General of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi.
As a result of a Russian strike on a civilian enterprise in the Kharkiv district, one person was killed and four were injured, including two rescuers. A large-scale fire broke out at the scene, covering an area of 20,000 square meters.
The volume of cash transactions of banks increased by more than 9% in the first half of 2025, reaching UAH 1. 4 trillion. The increase in cash receipts is associated with economic activity, and the increase in cash withdrawals is associated with the risks of war and the formation of a cash reserve by the population.
Russian troops once again attacked the building of the Sumy Regional State Administration, wounding a 75-year-old woman. This is the third attack on the administrative building this week.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated the chance of a suspension of Russia's war against Ukraine in the near future. He emphasized that Poland must be ready for defense regardless of how events unfold.
Prosecutors uncovered a large-scale timber embezzlement scheme organized by employees of SE "Forests of Ukraine" and SE "LIAC". The receipt of over UAH 10 million in illegal benefits was documented, as well as over 10,000 unauthorized changes in the EOD accounting system.
The government approved "Diia. Card" for more efficient administration of cash support programs. The card will allow receiving payments for various initiatives and types of assistance.
As a result of Russian shelling, a fire broke out in the village of Vasyshcheve, Kharkiv district. Three people are currently known to have been injured.
In Ukraine, a new direction of the "Contract 18-24" program is being launched for drone operators. It provides for a two-year service term and a payment of UAH 1 million in three stages.
The Italian Antitrust Authority has launched an investigation into Meta over an artificial intelligence feature in WhatsApp. The company is suspected of abusing its dominant position by installing the feature without user consent.
On July 31, predominantly dry weather is expected in Ukraine, with the exception of thunderstorms in Chernihiv region, Sumy region, and Poltava region. Air temperature will decrease, ranging from +20°C in the north to +32°C in the south.
A 63-year-old man, wanted for the murder of pensioners in Cherkasy region, committed suicide in Vinnytsia region. He refused to lay down his weapon during negotiations with the police.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR) gained access to the servers of the "Crimean government," discovering thousands of documents regarding the forced displacement of Ukrainian children. The information has been handed over to law enforcement agencies for the return of the children and the punishment of those responsible.
The President supported the initiative for a complete reboot of ARMA. The head of the agency has been dismissed, and a new competition has been announced with the involvement of international partners.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Heggset has privately discussed the idea of running for political office in Tennessee next year. To do this, he would have to resign, as the Department of Defense prohibits civilian employees from running for political office.
On the "Zoloty Bereh" beach in Odesa, three teenagers on a mattress were carried out to sea; they were rescued. A similar incident occurred on the "Vidrada" beach with three men, who were also rescued.
The SBU detained an FSB agent in the Defense Forces in the Kharkiv region, who was adjusting enemy fire on the positions of his unit and collecting data for the occupiers' "breakthroughs". The detainee is in custody for treason and faces life imprisonment.
In May, Ukrainian banks issued 599 mortgage loans totaling UAH 1. 1 billion. Most loans were granted in the primary real estate market, and Kyiv Oblast and Kyiv became leaders in terms of volume.
Ukraine's leading allies in Europe plan to approach the EU for tens of billions of euros in loans for joint procurement of weapons for Ukraine and to strengthen their own defense. The SAFE program envisages loans for weapons, financed by EU debt with a 45-year repayment period.
In Cherkasy region, three workers died during repair work at a dairy farm. Six more people were injured as a result of the incident.
On the night of July 30, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 78 attack UAVs. Defense forces shot down 51 enemy drones in the north and east of the country.
At night, the enemy attacked railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region. The station in Pavlohrad, tracks, and contact network were damaged, train routes have been changed.