Over the last day, 2531 attacks were registered in Donetsk region. Nine settlements were affected, 23 civilian objects, including residential buildings, schools and shops, were damaged.
US Vice President Kamala Harris has challenged Donald Trump to a debate before the November elections.
In Belarus, a fighter jet was being raised at night at the Baranovichi airfield, the flight is probably related to the interception of a Russian Shahed drone, when Russian troops launched another drone attack on Ukraine.
Organizers have authorized the Olympic triathlon competition in the Seine after water quality improved. The decision was made based on the latest analyzes, despite the overnight rain.
On July 31, Ukrainians will compete in shooting, diving, rowing, swimming, gymnastics, tennis, and boxing. The day before, the national team achieved success in tennis and boxing but concluded its participation in football.
The body of a 61-year-old man with traces of explosive trauma was found in Kupyansk district. A car with the body of a 61-year-old man killed by a mine explosion was found in Izium district.
At night, a residential building caught fire and partially collapsed in Kyiv region due to falling drone debris. Rescuers extinguished the fire, no one was killed or injured.
On July 31, Ukraine will be mostly without precipitation, with short-term rains possible only in the northeast and east. The temperature at night will be 8-19°, during the day 22-30°, northwest wind 7-12 m/s.
During the morning attack on Kyiv, air defense forces destroyed more than 40 enemy drones. Not a single drone reached its target, and there were no casualties or damage in the city.
A man is killed and 4 people are injured in a Russian strike on Kherson. Air defense shoots down 9 Shahed-136 drones over Kherson region during a night attack.
The Ministry of Culture has approved a new standard of primary music education for music lyceums. The standard is aimed at a deeper study of Ukrainian musical heritage and a change in approaches to the formation of musical competencies.
On July 31 at 18:00, the deadline for applications for bachelor's and some master's programs is over. Due to the heavy load, the website Vstup-2024 may work slower, the Ministry of Education and Science advises using the direct link.
In 11 months, cargo turnover through the Ukrainian sea corridor reached 60 million tons, of which 40. 6 million tons were exported food. Ukraine remains the guarantor of global food security, and export revenues are the basis of financial stability.
Two accidents involving passenger buses occurred in Odesa region. In the first accident, a 9-year-old girl was injured, and in the second, the engine compartment of a bus with 39 passengers caught fire, with no casualties.
In the center of Odesa, a fire broke out in a three-story residential building with an area of 500 square meters. Three firefighters were injured during the firefighting operations, and the fire was extinguished in two hours by 55 rescuers and 16 pieces of equipment.
The European Commission is going to clarify with Hungary the issue of Budapest's simplification of visa procedures for citizens of Belarus and Russia, emphasizing that all instruments should guarantee the security of the EU and the Schengen area.
The ReSkill UA educational project will enable 30,000 Ukrainians to take free online training in 11 areas. Participants will receive an international Coursera certificate and employment assistance.
The Paris Olympics have canceled the men's triathlon due to water pollution in the Seine River after heavy rains. The competition has been rescheduled for July 31, but may be postponed to August 2 due to forecasted thunderstorms.
The Deputy Minister of Infrastructure spoke about simplifying the procedure for obtaining the status of a critical enterprise for carriers. The criteria have been amended and the list of companies that can apply for employee reservation has been expanded.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has approved the State Program for Strengthening Ukrainian National and Civic Identity until 2028. The program covers key tasks in patriotic education, civic education and cooperation between stakeholders.
According to the CCD NSDC, the enemy is recruiting Ukrainians for sabotage in the rear, including arson attacks on military vehicles. Russia's goal is to create tension in Ukraine and the EU and reduce support for the West.
A 16-year-old girl was injured in the Kherson region as a result of Russian shelling of Chornobaivka. She sustained explosive and craniocerebral injuries, a head contusion and an acute stress reaction, and was hospitalized.
Five men were detained on the border with Romania who were trying to illegally cross the Tisza River. Two of them paid $7500 to the organizers, while the others planned the crossing on their own.
Checks of men at checkpoints in the occupied territories of Luhansk region have been intensified. In Sievierodonetsk, people can be detained for attempting to film.
The situation in Ukraine's energy sector has stabilized thanks to repairs at nuclear power plants and a drop in temperatures. The government has launched programs to support distributed generation and abolished import duties on power equipment.
The State Customs Service warns of possible delays in crossing the border on the night of July 30-31 due to software updates. The technical work will last about 6 hours, starting at 23:00 on July 30.
Since the beginning of the year, the program has disbursed 5,408 loans worth UAH 9. 2 billion. 72.6% of loans were issued for housing on the secondary market, with the majority of borrowers being military personnel and law enforcement officers.
Hungary has reportedly allowed Russian and Belarusian citizens to obtain a 'national card' to work in the country for 2 years. This has raised concerns in the EU about the possible infiltration of Russian spies.
On the night of July 29-30, three 23-year-old Chernivtsi residents stole a UPA flag from a flagpole on Skald Street. The police quickly identified the offenders and seized material evidence.
A shell exploded during demining in Donetsk Oblast, damaging a GCS-200 vehicle. There were no casualties. The State Emergency Service continues to clear Ukraine of explosive hazards, having surveyed more than 141 hectares of territory.
