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Human rights activist: Director of the NBU Legal Department Zyma casts a shadow over the entire banking system and should be dismissed

Eduard Bagirov believes that Oleksandr Zyma undermines confidence in the banking system. The human rights activist calls on the head of the NBU to dismiss officials who violate the law in order to restore the trust of international partners.

Politics • August 1, 06:21 AM • 102656 views
Six F-16 fighters from the Netherlands arrive in Ukraine - The Times

The Times reports that six F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands have arrived in Ukraine. Several more aircraft are expected to arrive soon from Denmark, although there is no official confirmation of this information.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 05:00 AM • 103111 views
Plus 1370 occupants and 9 tanks: General Staff updates data on losses

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 579,490 personnel and 8,399 tanks.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 04:49 AM • 36351 views
Air defense shoots down a kamikaze drone over Dnipro region

At night, an enemy kamikaze drone was shot down over the Dnipro region. The aggressor shelled Nikopol region with Grad, artillery and drones, damaging infrastructure but causing no casualties.

Society • August 1, 04:41 AM • 33255 views
Occupants strike 408 times in Zaporizhzhia region, one wounded

Over the past day, Russian troops attacked 10 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, launching 408 attacks. The shelling resulted in one person being wounded and damage to residential buildings and infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 04:30 AM • 33788 views
WSJ: journalist Evan Gershkowitz released and returns to the US

Fox News reports on the firing of Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Hershkowitz. According to the publication, Hershkovich will return to the United States tomorrow.

News of the World • August 1, 04:18 AM • 22651 views
New Shahed wreckage found in Romania after attack on Ukraine

New fragments of a UAV, possibly related to the Russian attack on Ukraine, are found in Romania's Tulcea County. The Romanian Defense Ministry reports that the search is ongoing and that allies are being informed of the situation.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 03:56 AM • 123612 views
Ukraine receives F-16 fighters - Lithuanian Foreign Ministry

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis confirms that Ukraine has received F-16 fighter jets. This is the first official information on the appearance of the long-awaited aircraft in the Ukrainian sky.

War in Ukraine • August 1, 03:52 AM • 111734 views
Senior US diplomat asks Maduro to concede election defeat

US diplomat Brian Nichols said that Nicolas Maduro should concede defeat in the Venezuelan elections. Maduro declared victory, which led to demonstrations in the country.

Politics • August 1, 02:34 AM • 113385 views
Ukrainian polar explorers show rare starry sky over Antarctica

Ukrainian scientists at the Akademik Vernadsky station have recorded a rare phenomenon - a clear starry sky over Antarctica. In the Southern Hemisphere, 45 constellations are visible that are not available in the Northern Hemisphere, including the Southern Cross.

Society • August 1, 01:43 AM • 26590 views
Trump says Harris is pretending to be black to appeal to voters

Donald Trump claimed that Kamala Harris had recently started posing as a black woman to gain favor with African Americans. He also claimed that illegal immigrants were taking jobs away from black Americans.

Society • August 1, 12:21 AM • 113637 views
Maduro says opposition will “never” come to power in Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that the opposition will “never” come to power in the country. This followed demonstrations caused by Maduro's announcement of victory in the elections, which the opposition considers to be fraudulent.

Politics • July 31, 11:40 PM • 43604 views
Organizer of September 11 attacks pleads guilty

Khalik Sheikh Mohammed and two accomplices entered into a plea agreement to organize the September 11 attacks. They agreed to life in prison instead of the death penalty.

Crimes and emergencies • July 31, 11:20 PM • 28196 views
Marta Kostiuk loses in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympics to Croatia's Vekic

Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostiuk lost to Croatian Donna Vekic in a tense quarterfinal match at the 2024 Olympic Games. The match lasted almost 3 hours and ended with Vekic winning the third set tiebreaker.

Sports • July 31, 11:00 PM • 26248 views
108 attacks in Sumy region: local resident wounded

On July 31, Russia fired 108 times at 7 communities in Sumy region. Artillery, mortars, grenade launchers and FPV drones were used. One local resident was wounded in the attack.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 10:40 PM • 47904 views
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei orders a direct strike on Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has ordered an attack on Israel in response to the assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran. The strike could be on military targets near Tel Aviv and Haifa.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 10:20 PM • 115892 views
Ukrainian boxer Aider Abduraimov withdraws from the 2024 Olympics in Paris

Aider Abduraimov, 20, lost in the 1/8 finals to Bulgarian Javier Ibanez in the 57 kg weight category. Only Oleksandr Khyzhnyak will represent Ukraine at the 2024 Olympics in boxing.

Sports • July 31, 10:01 PM • 25878 views
The Ukrainian government plans to increase defense funding through additional borrowing and tax revisions

The Ukrainian government plans to raise an additional UAH 500 billion to finance defense. 75% of the funds will be raised through domestic borrowing and budget overruns, and 25% will be raised through revised tax policy.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 09:40 PM • 114039 views
Kherson Watermelon geographical indication registered in Ukraine

The Ukrainian Intellectual Property Office has registered a new geographical indication 'Kherson Watermelon'. This is a recognition of the uniqueness of watermelons grown on the sandy soils of the Tavriya region of Kherson Oblast.

Economy • July 31, 09:21 PM • 50045 views
Dynamo players beat Partizan to reach the third round of the Champions League qualifiers

Dynamo Kyiv defeated Partizan 3-0 in the return leg to advance to the third round of the Champions League qualifiers. The overall score of the two-match match was 9:2 in favor of the Ukrainian club.

Sports • July 31, 09:04 PM • 25384 views
Explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia

Explosions were reported in Zaporizhzhia during the air alert. The Air Force has warned of the threat of ballistic missile attacks in the areas under alert.

Society • July 31, 08:42 PM • 103375 views
Explosions occurred in Dnipro

Explosions are heard in Dnipro, and an air alert is issued. The Air Force warns of the threat of ballistic missile attacks in 10 regions of Ukraine, including Dnipro.

Society • July 31, 08:35 PM • 93986 views
General Staff: 117 combat engagements took place in the frontline

Over the last day, 117 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The most active fighting is taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 43 attacks, 18 of which are still ongoing.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 08:20 PM • 35850 views
White House refuses to comment on F-16 information

The White House refused to comment on the arrival of the first F-16s to Ukraine. John Kirby confirmed that the process of transferring the fighters is progressing and they will be ready to fly by the end of the summer.

War in Ukraine • July 31, 08:00 PM • 102468 views
In Kherson, a man throws a grenade near a store: one dead and one wounded

In Kherson, a man threw a grenade at a playground near a store where people were resting. The explosion killed a 69-year-old pensioner and injured 5 people. The 48-year-old suspect was detained.

Society • July 31, 07:42 PM • 29185 views
Gymnast Ilya Kovtun took 4th place in the all-around at the 2024 Olympics

Ukrainian gymnast Ilya Kovtun took 4th place in the individual all-around final at the Olympic Games in Paris, scoring 86. 165 points. He lost only 0.2 points to the bronze medalist.

Sports • July 31, 07:24 PM • 27076 views
The ARMA said that Gulliver prevented them from inspecting the mall, but did not explain how

The head of ARMA, Olena Duma, reported opposition during the inspection of the Gulliver shopping center. The owners deny the obstruction, claiming that they asked to act in accordance with the law.

Economy • July 31, 05:51 PM • 52711 views
NABU tries to take away land from ATO soldiers that was previously squatted by NAAS

The NABU is investigating the privatization of land in Sumy region that was previously used by NAAS enterprises. Detectives plan to question more than 1,500 ATO participants who received these plots.

Society • July 31, 02:30 PM • 184682 views
The Duma decided to “breathe life” into the Yermolino plant. The main thing is not to end up like Medvedchuk's yacht

ARMA has started searching for a manager for the Yermolino plant. However, the agency's previous experience, in particular with Medvedchuk's yacht, raises doubts about the effectiveness of asset management.

Economy • July 31, 11:08 AM • 20372 views
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Ukrainians oppose tax hikes and advise authorities to fight corruption to fill the budget - poll (video)

Ukrainians are against raising taxes and advise the authorities to fight corruption to fill the budget, according to a poll.

Society • July 31, 09:37 AM • 84294 views