There were 107 combat engagements in the frontline. The most intense enemy attacks in the Pokrovsk sector are 30 attacks, half of which are taking place near Novooleksandrivka, Vozdvyzhenka, Novoselivka Persha and Yasnobrodivka.
Vladimir Arsenyev, 74, president of the Khvylia Research Center, attempted self-immolation on Red Square in Moscow. He was protesting against accusations of disrupting military deliveries for the state defense contract.
An explosion has occurred in the Bavarian city of Memmingen, causing the collapse of a house with a terrace. The whereabouts of at least two people are unknown, and rescuers are clearing the rubble and assessing the extensive damage.
Narendra Modi is planning a visit to Kyiv on August 23. This will be the first trip to Ukraine by an Indian prime minister since the Russian invasion in 2022, following an invitation from President Zelensky.
Odesa region harvested 2. 57 million tons of grain with an average yield of 35.1 cwt/ha. The highest yield was recorded in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district at 42.1 cwt/ha.
Olena Duma criticizes Oschadbank's position on the transfer of the Gulliver shopping center to the management of the ARMA. The bank argues that this will deprive it of loan payments, but ARMA denies violating the rights of creditors.
Increasing taxes could negatively affect Ukraine's defense capabilities, as businesses annually donate about UAH 200 billion to the army. The expert suggests alternative ways to increase budget revenues.
The ARMA sold medvedchuk's buggy and ATV for UAH 920,000, but may lose a yacht worth UAH 8. 5 billion due to delays. The agency is trying to divert attention from the problems with the sale of the yacht.
The Chairman of the Board of Oschadbank said that the court's decision to transfer the Gulliver shopping center to the management of the ARMA deprives the bank of loan payments. The bank is considering various scenarios, including debt collection and restructuring.
Lawyer Oleh Shram believes that the state should ensure the right of the military to receive a land plot, rather than sell land at auction. He emphasizes that land is Ukraine's most valuable resource, and it is rash to sell it in times of war.
Economist Oleksandr Parashchiy believes that the NBU should reconsider the ban on converting foreign currency loans into hryvnia for businesses. In his opinion, this could improve the business climate in Ukraine, and banks do not need additional protection.
The expert named the most popular destinations for buying real estate abroad and opportunities for investors.
MPs raised excise taxes on fuel, which could lead to the disappearance of liquefied gas as a social fuel.
Russian military strikes Nikopol and two communities in Dnipropetrovsk region with kamikaze drones. Infrastructure was damaged, but there were no deaths or injuries, said the head of the regional military administration.
Intelligence agencies from the United States, Britain, and South Korea have exposed a DPRK cyberespionage campaign. Hackers attacked defense companies in an attempt to obtain data on nuclear and missile technologies.
Overnight, Russian drones attacked Ukrenergo's power facilities in two regions of Ukraine. As a result of the attacks, consumers in Zhytomyr region were cut off from electricity, but most have been reconnected.
The US Department of Defense has found a $2 billion accounting error in estimates of military aid to Ukraine. The total amount of unspent funds due to the error increased to $8.2 billion.
The Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykola Oleshchuk announced the successful repulsion of an air attack on the night of July 26, 2024.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 572,300 personnel and 8,320 tanks.
Russian troops conducted 441 attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over the last day, including air strikes, UAV attacks, MLRS and artillery attacks. Residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged, but there were no civilian casualties.
The General Staff reported the presence of 1 enemy ship with 4 Kalibr missiles in the Black Sea. There are 2 ships in the Mediterranean, one of which carries 16 Kalibr missiles. Russia continues to violate the SOLAS Convention.
On the occupied Crimean peninsula, an ammunition depot at the Saki airfield was attacked. A detonation occurs at the site, and firefighters and ambulances are sent there.
Singers Celine Dion and Lady Gaga will perform Edith Piaf's song at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris. This will be Celine Dion's first performance since 2022 due to her illness.
The US base of Ain al-Asad in Iraq has come under rocket attack. According to the Pentagon, the strike was carried out outside the base, there were no damages or casualties, and the number of missiles fired is unknown.
The Romanian Foreign Ministry summoned Russia's Charge d'Affaires over the wreckage of a UAV found in Tulcea County. Romania protested and condemned the attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
Belgian police detained 7 people suspected of planning a terrorist attack. They conducted 14 searches in different cities of the country, and the suspects are accused of terrorism and its financing.
Hungary borrowed €1 billion from three Chinese banks in the spring of 2024. This is the largest loan in the country's history, to be repaid within three years, and is aimed at financing infrastructure and energy.
19% of the ships attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea came from Russian ports. The rebels attacked ships with Russian cargo and crews, despite promises of safe passage.
In Nizhyn, a Shaheda attack hits an infrastructure facility and a residential dormitory. A civilian was wounded.
The coordinator of the US National Security Council said that Iran was financing some of the protests in the country. He emphasized that most of the actions are peaceful and reflect the real concerns of citizens.