Julia Shramko
Weather forecaster Didenko predicts that by August 7-9 the heat in Ukraine will subside. In the coming days, temperatures will reach +39...+40 degrees, and in Kyiv up to +35.
Russian troops carried out an airstrike on the center of Kramatorsk, using two aerial bombs. As a result of the attack, residential buildings were damaged, 21 people were injured.
President Zelenskyy approved new SBU operations against Russian aggression and further steps to purge the structure. SBU Chief Poklad reported on priorities for August.
On the night of August 4, Ukraine's Defense Forces struck an FSB post in Shchaslyvtseve, a road bridge in the Kursk region, and a railway bridge in the Zaporizhzhia region. Strikes were also carried out on repair units and facilities in Crimea.
As a result of a missile attack on the outskirts of Odesa, three men aged 42, 45, and 81 were injured. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, and at night a drone destroyed a house in the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district.
The Ministry of Economy reported persistent low water levels on most rivers of Ukraine, particularly on the Dniester and Southern Bug, where water levels are below minimum values. As a result, water use was restricted for 185 consumers in July.
From May 15 to August 2, 2,025 people suffered from heat-related illnesses, and 16 died. The heat record was broken three times, with a maximum of 42.5°C in Yangsan.
Japan's Defense Minister stated the need to strengthen defense capabilities with a sense of urgency. The new "white paper" points to China's increased activity and Russia's cooperation with North Korea.
Russian troops cynically attacked the outskirts of Odesa with missiles, striking a crowded place near the market. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, and emergency services are working at the scene.
Commander of the SBU of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi summed up after striking Wildberries near Saint Petersburg. He noted that 15 objects were visited, 13 were incinerated.
Apple removed Telegram from the App Store after detecting materials of sexual violence against children, but restored the app the same day after blocking the user. Telegram stated zero tolerance for such content.
In the village of Le Porge in southern France, a forest fire revealed a cache of 400 old shells and ammunition from World War II. Local authorities closed some areas to visitors.
Five soldiers went missing after ammunition detonation, body fragments found. Eight soldiers were injured, the State Bureau of Investigation is considering two versions of the event.
The SBU reports an intensification of Russian special services' efforts to eliminate Ukrainian military personnel through online dating. Since the beginning of 2026, more than 50 such cases have been prevented.
The Energy Ministry reported that no restrictions are forecast for August 4, but amid the heat, they advise shifting active consumption to daytime. Some residents of seven regions remain without power due to Russian attacks.
In July, Belgium imported 0. 4 million tons of LNG from Russia, becoming completely dependent on it. This complicates the EU's energy policy, which plans a full ban on Russian gas next year.
In Russia, after a drone attack, the Wildberries logistics warehouse in the Tver region was damaged, the building's wall was damaged, and there are no casualties. Monitoring resources also report a fire at the Syzran oil refinery.
The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center warns of an extreme fire danger level in Ukraine on August 4-6 due to the heat. Conditions will contribute to a high probability of the occurrence and spread of fires in ecosystems.
Russian troops attacked civilian infrastructure in the south of Odesa Oblast. In Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, two people were injured, a private house was destroyed.
As a result of the nighttime Russian drone attack on Mykolaiv, an 89-year-old woman died, and seven people were injured. Houses and a car were damaged.
A 42-year-old man, in a state of alcohol intoxication, fired five shots into the air from a starter pistol. He was notified of suspicion of hooliganism.
At night, Russian troops attacked Sumy with KABs, killing two girls aged 5 and 10 and an elderly woman. Four more people sought help for stress, and residential buildings were damaged.
On the night of August 4, Russia launched one ballistic missile and 136 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 117 enemy UAVs.
The President of the European Commission called for joint action after the influx of migrants into Spanish Ceuta, which sparked a dispute between Madrid and other EU countries. She emphasized the need to strengthen external borders and shared European responsibility.
Mudryk arrived in Hong Kong to participate in Chelsea's pre-season training. The club has received several inquiries from other teams, including Coventry City, regarding a possible transfer of the player.
The film "Spider-Man: A Brand New Day" grossed $355 million in the US, becoming the second biggest debut in history after "Avengers: Endgame. " Worldwide box office reached $927 million.
Forest fires in Europe caused damages of 3. 1 billion euros for just five eurozone countries. The real losses could be significantly higher due to property damage and tourism disruptions.
Russia struck the transport infrastructure of Odesa region and civilian vessels in the ports of Greater Odesa and the Danube region. As a result of the shelling, 10 people were injured, they are receiving medical assistance.
Nuclearelectrica will import electricity from Ukraine via Energocom to cover the deficit caused by the shutdown of Unit No. 1 of the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant. The cooperation reflects the long-term partnership between Romania and Moldova.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Rustem Umerov as head of the Foreign Intelligence Service. Ihor Klymenko became the new secretary of the National Security and Defense Council.