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.
A nanny is accused of hitting a 4-year-old girl in the face on a bus. The incident was captured on video, and the nanny explained that she was slapping the child to keep her awake.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported air defense against an enemy reconnaissance drone in Sumy region.
Over the past day, 357 fires broke out in natural ecosystems in Ukraine, covering an area of 224. 8 hectares. Most fires were recorded in Dnipropetrovs'k, Kyiv and Odesa regions. The SES warns of increased fire danger due to the heat.
In Ukraine, 116 settlements in 4 regions are without power due to the weather. Ukrenergo does not expect any outages, but recommends postponing the use of powerful electrical appliances to 11:00-15:00.
During the day of July 29, 2024, Ukraine's air defense destroyed 7 reconnaissance UAVs in the south and east of the country. The downed drones include four ZALAs, two Orlan-10s and one Supercam.
FDI in China dropped to 498. 91 billion yuan in January-June 2024, a record drop. High-tech industries received 12.8% of investments, with Germany and Singapore being the main investors.
The State Bureau of Investigation has handed over another batch of property belonging to Medvedchuk and Kozak's relatives worth about UAH 400 million to the ARMA. Businesses, real estate, equipment and land plots associated with the suspected high treasonists were seized.
Over the past day, Russians fired 13 times at localities in Donetsk region. The attacks killed 4 people, wounded 5, and damaged dozens of buildings.
Ukrainian athletes will compete in 9 sports at the Paris Olympics on July 30. Olha Kharlan won a bronze medal in fencing on July 29, opening the medal count for the Ukrainian national team.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported air defense operations against an enemy reconnaissance drone in Kharkiv region.
Trump said he would 'probably' debate Kamala Harris before the election, but left open the possibility of refusing. He pointed to his lead in the polls and his criticism of 'fake news' as potential reasons for declining.
Yuriy Boyko said that Ukraine has entered a period of relative energy balance. According to him, the next three months may pass with minimal restrictions or no power outages at all.
A 71-year-old man was wounded in Kupyansk as a result of shelling. In other districts of Kharkiv region, damage and destruction of private houses, outbuildings and a car were recorded.
In a conversation with his Iranian counterpart, French President Macron warned against further support for Russia's war in Ukraine. He also called on Iran to stop escalating its nuclear program and release the French hostages.
There were 149 combat engagements in the frontline, 52 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy was most active near Novooleksandrivka, Zhelanne and Prohres, losing a lot of equipment in the Kurakhove sector.
On July 30, short-term rains are expected in the north and east of Ukraine, with winds of up to 20 m/s. Temperatures at night will be 11-20°, during the day 20-29°, warmer in the south.
DTEK energy company reported that no power supply restrictions are planned for July 30. According to Ukrenergo, Tuesday should be without power outages.
An accident occurred on the Odesa-Reni highway. Six people were injured, including three children, and one 9-year-old girl was hospitalized.
The Ministry of Education and Science is implementing the 'School Offline' strategy to ensure the safe return of students to full-time education. The plan includes adaptations for different categories of students, construction of shelters, and preservation of teachers' jobs.
As a result of Russian attacks in the Donetsk region, 4 people were killed and 4 were wounded. The shelling took place in Toretsk, Hrodivka and Siversk, and damaged residential buildings.
The tradition of creating Boyko Easter eggs with a pin has been added to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine. This technique is widespread in the places where the Boyko people live and has a deep symbolic meaning.
U. S. Special Representative Penny Pritzker met with Ukrainian officials to discuss economic recovery. Opportunities for U.S. companies and the importance of reforms in Ukraine to attract investment were discussed.
