Julia Shramko
In Kumamoto city, after a powerful earthquake, the Aeon Mall shopping center collapsed, confirming the deaths of several people. A train also derailed at Yatsushiro station, a bridge collapsed, and part of Kumamoto Castle collapsed.
There are no official data on Iran's intention to strike Ukraine with missiles, but the weapons for such actions potentially exist, the CCD of the NSDC stated.
Forecaster Natalka Didenko predicts real heat in Ukraine at the end of July and the beginning of August. On July 29, short rains and thunderstorms are expected in part of the territory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold talks with Donald Trump on Tuesday. Zelenskyy hopes to secure new military support and revive efforts to end the war.
Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit against hackers who broke into her colleagues' computers and leaked unreleased music. In 2023, 45 of the singer's songs were stolen and made public.
A powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture caused at least 50 injuries, power outages and infrastructure damage. Japan's Prime Minister said the extent of the damage is still being assessed.
In the Zaporizhzhia district, while extinguishing a fire, rescuers came under attack from a Russian UAV. Four firefighters sustained barotrauma and minor shrapnel wounds.
Zinedine Zidane has become the new head coach of the French national team, replacing Didier Deschamps, who ended his 14-year tenure after elimination at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane will sign a contract that will see him lead the nation through the 2030 World Cup qualifiers.
Tatyana Navka, wife of Dmitry Peskov, challenges EU sanctions in court. She demands over 2 million euros in compensation.
Two servicemen of the medical company of the "Skelya" regiment are suspected of beating and illegally detaining their brothers-in-arms in the Kirovohrad region. The victims were hospitalized with traumatic brain injuries.
In Feodosia, an electrical substation is on fire after the attack. Kerch and most of Feodosia have been left without power.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting will focus on the war with Iran and other regional issues.
Due to enemy shelling, consumers in six regions remain without power, and due to bad weather — 228 settlements in five regions. No blackouts are forecast, although electricity consumption has increased by 6%.
New Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky held a meeting with the financial and economic bloc. Priority steps have been identified to fulfill international commitments and maintain macro-financial stability.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the "Priorytet" plant, which is a strategic oil depot of the Russian Federal Agency for State Reserves in Udmurtia. Strikes were also carried out on warehouses in Crimea and the Luhansk region.
The court found six commanders of the Russian National Guard guilty of shelling the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in March 2022. Each was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
US President Donald Trump stated that the country has enough ammunition, despite reports of concerns about depleting stockpiles. He accused Biden of transferring a large amount of weapons to Ukraine.
In France, a forest fire created a pyrocumulonimbus that generated lightning and new ignitions. This rare phenomenon in Europe destroyed 420 sq km of forests and forced the evacuation of 220,000 people.
In Odesa on the morning of July 28, a crossover exploded, the driver was injured. Explosive technicians and investigators are working at the scene.
In the village of Yizhivtsi, a man fired a shotgun at police officers during investigative actions. Two law enforcement officers are wounded, a special operation has been launched.
In russia, a drone attack on the Moscow region has been recorded, airports temporarily suspended operations. According to OSINT data, the territory of the Chekhov plant and a warehouse of a logistics company in Koledino are on fire.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has flown to the US. He plans meetings with President Trump to discuss anti-ballistic defense and strategic cooperation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a separate meeting with Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, where they will discuss the peace process with Russia. A meeting between Zelenskyy and all 100 senators is also scheduled at the Capitol amid the consideration of a bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Three children and three adults were injured as a result of a night strike by Russian aerial bombs on Sumy. Private houses were damaged, no fatalities were reported.
The administration of U. S. President Donald Trump has informed Congress that it will not complete the spending of $400 million authorized for aid to Ukraine until the 2029 fiscal year. Congress criticizes the Pentagon for an extremely slow spending schedule.
On the night of July 28, Russia launched 131 drones at Ukraine, of which 107 were shot down or suppressed. Hits of 16 strike UAVs were recorded at 9 locations.
Romania summoned the russian ambassador and declared a Russian diplomat persona non grata due to airspace violations. Romania's ambassador to russia has also been recalled for consultations.
On July 27, a drone entered Romania's airspace 36 km east of Sulina. Two F-16 aircraft were scrambled for monitoring, after which the drone crossed the border back into Ukraine, where explosions were heard.
Brent oil prices fell to $89. 23 per barrel after the suspension of US and Iranian attacks. Analysts doubt that the pause will restore supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine initiated a UN Security Council meeting at 5:00 PM due to Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure and vessels in the Black Sea. Foreign Minister Sybiha called for a clear response to the aggression.