UZ is adjusting the departure time of two Intercity+ Kyiv-Premierzl trains to reduce the risk of delays at the border. The additional time will be used to extend the stop in Lviv for border control.
Since the beginning of 2024, 13 Ukrainians have sought medical treatment for spider bites. Six were treated in a hospital, all the victims recovered, and no fatalities were recorded.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi said that the fake tweet by Minister Dmytro Kuleba was a fake. He confirmed that such a message does not exist and that it is an attempt by Russian propaganda to spread a clumsy fake.
Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Syrsky reported fierce fighting on the eastern front. The enemy is trying to break through the defense in the Pokrovske direction.
The director of the Paton Institute of Electric Welding said that the installation of the coat of arms on the monument had not been agreed with experts. The welds already show signs of corrosion.
SES divers discovered the remains of a Russian X-101 cruise missile in a Kyiv pond. They were safely removed and transported to a landfill for destruction by controlled explosion.
A 20-year-old resident of Khmelnytskyi threatened to detonate a grenade during a quarrel with his mother. The police detained the man and seized the ammunition. He was served a notice of suspicion and a pre-trial restraint was imposed.
Female epee fencers became the first Ukrainian athletes to return from the 2024 Olympics in Paris. They were solemnly welcomed at Kyiv Central Railway Station on August 1.
The Olympic Village in Paris offers a variety of pastries, but chocolate muffins have become a favorite treat for athletes. Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen even proclaimed himself the 'Olympic Cupcake Man' on TikTok.
In the village of Vilkhovets, Cherkasy region, beehives with bees were damaged due to dry vegetation fires. During the day, 6 dry vegetation fires were extinguished in the region, with no casualties.
In Dnipro, two men are suspected of launching fireworks in violation of the ban. Police opened a criminal investigation under the article on hooliganism committed by a group of people.
In Kyiv, the average temperature in July was 24. 3°C, which is 3°C above normal. There were 13 temperature records, with the maximum temperature reaching +36.0°C.
As of August 1, more than 461,000 electronic accounts of applicants to higher and vocational education institutions have been registered. More than 995 thousand applications for admission have been submitted.
The Ministry of Economy has transferred the process of obtaining export licenses to an electronic format. The submission of documents has been simplified, the list of documents has been shortened, and application and license forms have been updated.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine discussed with the Vice President of the European Commission the decision of the G7 to provide Ukraine with $50 billion. The funds are to be made available by the end of this year.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Vice President of the European Commission. They discussed energy sanctions, Ukraine's receipt of $50 billion from Russian assets, and the Ukraine Facility program.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine has stabilized. Ukrenergo recommends using powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00, when the grid has the most electricity due to solar power plants.
A 36-year-old woman was wounded in Bilenkyi community in Zaporizhzhia region as a result of shelling. The gas pipeline in Bilenke was damaged, and the gas leak was repaired by the relevant services.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov announced the need for additional resources for defense. An additional UAH 500 billion is being discussed, with 60% of the funds to be spent on military salaries and 40% on weapons and critical army needs.
On the H-16 highway in Cherkasy region, the driver of a DAF truck, probably falling asleep, crashed into a road fence. No one was injured in the accident, and the driver may be prosecuted for traffic violations.
Ukrainian athlete Serhiy Kulish won a silver medal at the Olympic Games. He took second place in the three-position rifle competition at a distance of 50 meters.
The Patrol Police of Zaporizhzhia region has announced a temporary traffic blockade across the Dnipro hydroelectric dam on August 3 and 4 from 8:00 to 17:00. The detour will be carried out via the Arch Bridge of Khortytsia Island and a number of bridges.
A 56-year-old woman is accused of killing a 66-year-old man with a knife in the neck during his birthday celebration in Kyiv. The suspect has been detained and faces up to 15 years in prison.
The Ministry of Energy reported that there will be no scheduled power outages today. 486 settlements remain without power supply due to the hostilities and technical disruptions. Power companies have restored power to 10,664 consumers.
SSU prevents a series of Russian air strikes on Ukrzaliznytsia facilities in Kharkiv region. Two Russian intelligence agents were detained who were collecting information on the movement of Ukrainian army echelons to prepare for shelling.
The Minister of Finance of Ukraine has signed an agreement on a $3. 9 billion grant from the United States. The funds will be used to pay salaries to teachers, employees of the State Emergency Service, government agencies, and social benefits.
Russian troops launched 15 attacks on the border of Chernihiv region using mortars, drones and artillery. The shelling was recorded in Novhorod-Siverska, Semenivska and Snova communities, with no casualties among the local population.
An ancient vase of the Cucuteni-Trypillia culture was discovered in an international mail shipment. Experts confirmed its archaeological value, dating it to the middle of the fifth millennium BC.
At night and in the morning, Russian troops fired three times at the border areas of Sumy region. There were 28 explosions in Krasnopilska and Shalyhinska communities, mortars and drones were used.
At night, 7 Russian Shahed drones were shot down over Ukraine. The enemy also attacked with Iskander-M ballistic missiles from the Voronezh region and Crimea. Drones were destroyed in Kyiv, Poltava, Kherson and Dnipro regions.
