At night, Russian troops shelled Izyum and Kupianske in the Kharkiv region. The attacks killed two people, injured several others, and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure.
On August 1, Ukrainians will compete in athletics, shooting, judo, archery, swimming, and tennis. The results of the competitive day on July 31, where Ukraine won one bronze medal, have been summarized.
At night, the enemy attacked Kyiv region with attack drones. All targets were shot down, but two people were injured and two private houses were damaged by falling debris. The injured are being treated.
The enemy attacked 20 settlements in the Kherson region, damaging residential and civilian objects. As a result of the shelling, 1 person was killed and 10 were wounded. Ukrainian air defense shot down 2 Shahed drones.
On August 1, dry and warm weather is expected in Ukraine. The temperature will be 11-21° at night and 24-32° during the day. The wind will be westerly, 5-10 m/s.
A group of climate scientists said the July heat wave in the Mediterranean would not have been possible without global warming. Temperatures were 3.3°C higher due to climate change, with extreme heat becoming more frequent.
Boeing has appointed Robert Ortberg as its new CEO, effective August 8. The company reported a loss of $1.4 billion in the second quarter due to safety and quality issues.
G7 ministers expressed solidarity with the people of Venezuela and concern over the election results. They called for the publication of detailed results and a peaceful resolution of the situation amid the protests.
The 1975 are accused of breach of contract after performing at a festival in Kuala Lumpur. The vocalist criticized Malaysia's anti-LGBT laws, which led to the cancellation of the event and a $2.4 million lawsuit.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran, prompting threats of Israeli retaliation. The assassination heightened concerns about the expansion of the Gaza conflict to the Middle East.
Brent and WTI crude oil futures rose by $2 after the assassination of the Hamas leader in Iran. The rise in prices came despite concerns about weak demand in China and expectations about OPEC+ decisions.
The State Customs Service has clarified which energy storage facilities are exempt from taxation when imported into Ukraine.
The Government of Ukraine has expanded the list of agricultural products with a limited shelf life and special storage regime. The changes include live animals, meat and fish products, fruits, vegetables and other goods.
A second enemy reconnaissance drone was destroyed in Dnipropetrovs'k region in a short time. RMA Chairman Serhiy Lysak reported on the successful work of air defense after the explosions in the region.
Since the beginning of the marketing year, Ukraine has exported 3. 44 million tons of grain, up 59.26% year-on-year. The largest exports were of corn (1.511 mln tons) and wheat (1.438 mln tons).
Ukrainian athletes in the sculls double sculls finished fifth at the Olympics in Paris with a time of 6:23. 05. The UK team won gold, the Netherlands won silver, and Germany won bronze.
Occupants shelled Donetsk region with artillery, aircraft and a drone. A 61-year-old tractor driver was killed and 5 civilians, including two children, were wounded. The youngest 3-year-old child is in serious condition.
AMD has reported a doubling of revenues from the sale of chips for data centers. The AMD Instinct MI300 accelerator exceeded $1 billion in sales for the quarter, competing with the Nvidia H100 AI chip.
In Kindiytsia, Kherson region, a Russian drone dropped explosives on a 43-year-old man. The victim sustained an explosive injury and a shin injury, and was taken to the hospital.
Local resident was found dead at a power substation in Kremenchuk. The police have launched an investigation, believing that the man was electrocuted.
A 32-year-old woman hit and bit her one-and-a-half-year-old son when he did not want to go to sleep. The court ordered her to undergo compulsory treatment in a psychiatric institution because she was not aware of her actions.
The Ukrainian Grain Association has lowered its 2024 grain and oilseed harvest forecast to 71. 8 million tons due to the heat wave in July. Expected exports in the 2024/2025 season will amount to 41 million tons, which is 16 million tons less than last season.
At night, at least 5 Shahed drones invaded the airspace of Belarus. One of the drones flew more than 260 km to the city of Stolin, and the Belarusian Air Force raised a fighter jet.
Ukrzaliznytsia is expanding the number of trains with women's compartments. Starting August 1, they will be available on four new long-distance trains. Tickets are available through the UZ app and can be purchased with a carpool.
The President of Ukraine announced the successful repulsion of a night attack by Russian drones. Zelenskyy called on partners to provide more air defense systems to fully protect Ukrainian skies.
At night, Russian troops attacked the civilian infrastructure of the Bilopil community in Sumy region with a drone. An 82-year-old woman was wounded in the attack and private homes were damaged.
Hungary vetoed the EU's joint statement on the Venezuelan elections, where Maduro was declared the winner. Borrell has independently expressed concerns about shortcomings and irregularities during the vote.
Ukrainian shooter Serhiy Kulish took third place in the qualification with 592 points in the three-position rifle event. The final will take place on August 1 at 10:30.
The NBU has reported an increase in the cash turnover of banks in the first half of 2024. Cash withdrawals increased by 12.6% due to people's desire to have a reserve for payments during power outages.
In Turbiv village, Vinnytsia district, a 71-year-old woman fell into a well on the territory of her household. Rescuers pulled out the body, but the woman was no longer showing signs of life. The circumstances of the tragedy are being investigated.
