The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed a strike on the Morozovsk airfield in the Rostov region of Russia, hitting ammunition depots. Oil depots in the Belgorod, Kursk and Rostov regions were also attacked.
At night, Russian troops attacked Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad with 11 rockets. Over the last day, 2757 attacks were recorded in Donetsk region, 3 people were killed and 8 wounded, 90 civilian objects were damaged.
The enemy shelled 15 settlements in the Kherson region, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings. The attacks resulted in 1 death and 2 injuries. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 5 enemy drones.
Russian troops shelled several districts of the Kharkiv region. The attacks killed one person, wounded 9 others, and injured 3 others.
There were 123 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. Most attacks (36) were repelled in the Pokrovsk sector. The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to inflict losses in manpower and equipment, including in the deep rear.
On August 3, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, except in the east and southeast. The temperature will be 13-23° at night and 20-34° during the day, depending on the region.
No power outages are expected on August 3. It is recommended to use powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00. If the situation changes, we will provide additional information.
A 23-year-old girl fainted in the water on Lake Svityaz in Volyn Oblast. The lifeguard, who was vacationing with his family, gave her first aid and performed resuscitation until the ambulance arrived.
In the village of Kamyanka, Izium district, a 50-year-old man stepped on an explosive device in his garden. As a result of the explosion, he was injured with an amputated foot and went to the hospital on his own.
The National Commission for State Language Standards has approved the text of the standard 'Ukrainian as a Foreign Language. Levels A1-C2'. The standard will become the basis for teaching, creating textbooks and tests in Ukrainian as a foreign language.
On Serednofontanska Street in Odesa, a conflict occurred between an aggressive woman and the military. The patrol policemen used physical force and handcuffs, taking the woman to the police station to clarify the circumstances.
Two children and a woman returned from the occupied Luhansk region to the government-controlled territory as part of family reunification. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets emphasized Ukraine's interest in returning citizens home.
Representatives of the Ukrainian and Russian ombudsmen met. The parties exchanged letters from prisoners of war under the '200 for 200' formula and discussed humanitarian issues.
In Kyiv region, a 57-year-old man is suspected of throwing a grenade into a house during a quarrel. His wife was killed, he and his son were injured. The suspect has been detained and faces up to 15 years in prison.
Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov reported another explosion in the city. The head of Odesa RMA, Oleh Kiper, urged residents of Odesa and the region to stay in shelters due to the threat of a missile attack.
A 36-year-old man came to the dormitory where his ex-girlfriend lives and threatened to detonate a grenade. The SBU detained the offender and seized an F-1 combat grenade from him.
The mayor of Odesa reported explosions in the city and the threat of ballistic missiles from Crimea. An air alert was declared in Odesa and other regions, and the Ukrainian Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic missile attacks.
Ukrainian athlete Mykhailo Kokhan has qualified for the hammer throw final at the Olympic Games in Paris. In the qualification, he took second place in Group A with a throw of 77.42 meters.
The NEURC members elected Yuriy Vlasenko as the regulator's chairman by secret ballot. Vlasenko has more than 20 years of experience in the energy sector and previously served as First Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine.
Ukrainian track and field athletes Yaroslava Maguchikh and Iryna Gerashchenko have successfully qualified for the women's high jump at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The two athletes cleared 1.95 m and qualified for the finals, which will take place on August 4.
In 2024, 189. 7 thousand people applied for bachelor's degrees, which is 32.81% less than in 2023. The total number of applications submitted was 714,830, of which 707,166 were electronic and 7,664 were paper applications.
Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Oksen Lisovyi explained the plans to raise teachers' salaries: there is a corresponding concept, “we will protect the country, repel the enemy and make education the number one priority.
Ukraine has repatriated the bodies of 250 fallen defenders from different frontline areas and the occupied territories. The bodies will be identified and handed over to the families for a decent burial in accordance with the Geneva Conventions.
Early grain and pulses harvesting has been completed in 5 regions of Ukraine. A total of 25.3 million tons of grains and 3.2 million tons of oilseeds were harvested, and an area of over 7.3 million hectares was threshed.
In the village of Butsniv, the body of a 69-year-old Ternopil woman who disappeared the day before was found in the river. Since the beginning of the year, 28 people have died on the water bodies of Ternopil region, including 5 minors.
Hungary's Foreign Minister reacted sharply to the European Commission's response to oil transit. Szijjarto called it a scandal and criticized the proposal to use an alternative route through Croatia.
US National Security Advisor Sullivan said that negotiations on the exchange of detainees and diplomacy over the war in Ukraine are different areas. The US will consult with allies to support Ukraine in diplomacy.
The fighting caused power outages in Donetsk, Kharkiv and Kherson regions. Power companies have restored power to 3,277 consumers, but 484 settlements remain without electricity.
New appointments may take place at the NEURC, including the re-election of its head. According to Yaroslav Zhelezniak, Yuriy Vlasenko, former First Deputy Minister of Energy, is a likely candidate.
After the sabotage on the railroad, the French government and SNCF plan to strengthen the protection of the railroad network. They will increase the number of night checks and patrols, as well as the use of surveillance equipment.
