The President of Ukraine discussed with the UAE leader support in the field of Black Sea security. The parties also considered the implementation of bilateral projects.
Kseniya Baylo and Sofia Vystavkina won bronze medals at the European Aquatics Championships in synchronized 10-meter platform diving. For 17-year-old Vystavkina, this is her first medal at a senior European Championships.
Over the past day, 193 combat engagements occurred on the front, with the enemy launching the most attacks in the Pokrovsk direction. The defense forces repelled 23 assaults by the occupiers, eliminating 41 invaders.
President Zelenskyy stated that missiles for Patriot exist in the world and called on partners to make a political decision on their transfer. He emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia.
The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Moldova discussed infrastructure projects and border control. The parties agreed to seek solutions to speed up border crossing.
In the center of Moscow, an explosion occurred in the elite restaurant Balzi Rossi, presumably of gas equipment. Three people died, 15 were injured, emergency services are working on the scene.
Ireland convenes EU Council meeting on August 4 due to situation in the enclave of Ceuta. Prime Minister Martin announced the meeting chaired by the Minister of Justice.
Two men in military uniforms broke into a house in Odesa, tied up a couple, and stole $8,500 and 50,000 hryvnias intended for their son's treatment and burial. The police detained the suspects, and part of the stolen money was recovered.
In Gdynia, a 76-year-old Pole who struck a 40-year-old Ukrainian woman twice on the head with a wooden cane has been detained. The prosecutor's office has opened a case; the incident is not preliminarily classified as a hate crime based on national enmity.
The UN's World Meteorological Organization stated that the El Niño phenomenon is rapidly intensifying and will cause extreme weather events. The UN Secretary-General urged countries to accelerate the fight against climate change.
In the village of Soimy in Zakarpattia, three cars collided, resulting in 13 people being injured, including four children. The drivers were sober, and the police have launched an investigation.
Iran's Foreign Ministry warned the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and Cyprus against the inadmissibility of using their territories for an attack. Iran reserves the right to legitimate defense in case of aggression.
Rescuers have completed the elimination of the consequences of the shelling of Kyiv. 9 people died, 33 were injured, 105 people were rescued.
US embassies in Jerusalem and other Middle Eastern capitals urged citizens to consider leaving due to the possibility of unpredictable escalation of the conflict with Iran. Americans are advised to seriously reconsider travel plans to the region.
Minister of Education Andriy Butenko reported on the russian attack on the educational literature warehouse. Students will gain access to electronic versions of textbooks.
One of the largest film universities in Russia promises applicants enrollment on a budget without exams after signing a contract with the Ministry of Defense. The CPD states that universities are turning into recruitment centers to replenish the army.
In Poland, the search for another fragment of the Russian Kh-101 missile has been resumed in Tarnawa-Kolonia. Laboratory analysis showed the need to find an additional fragment, for which special equipment for deep scanning was deployed.
In Greece, wildfires have engulfed several regions, destroying hundreds of homes. Rescuers are evacuating residents, but due to strong winds, aerial firefighting is impossible.
A Russian FPV drone hit a scheduled minibus in Dnipropetrovsk region. Seven people were wounded, two in serious condition, among the injured is a 16-year-old boy.
Indian automakers Tata Motors and Mahindra topped the global electric vehicle energy efficiency ranking, surpassing Tesla and BYD. The study showed that more compact models with smaller batteries can be a competitive advantage.
Former Supo chief Antti Peltari has been charged with breach of official duties. The case concerns the involvement of pensioners in countering Russian espionage in 2020.
A Russian drone attacked a gas station in the Mykolaiv district. Three members of one family were injured, including a four-year-old girl, who sustained minor injuries.
In Kyiv, the number of injured as a result of the Russian attack has increased to 33 people, including four minors. Nine people were killed, the police received 278 reports of property damage.
The number of victims as a result of the Russian attack on Odesa region has increased to five. Among the wounded are two children, a 12-year-old girl in serious condition.
The water level in the Rhine near Cologne has dropped to 68 cm, breaking the record of 2018. Due to the drought, shipping is experiencing difficulties, and vessels are forced to reduce their load.
French President Macron promised Spain support, including through Frontex, amid the migration crisis in Ceuta. He noted cooperation with Morocco, which allowed the return of over 40,000 people.
Ukraine and Moldova have agreed to temporarily maintain water discharge from the Dniester hydroelectric complex at a level of 85 cubic meters per second. This is due to the critically low water level of the Dniester because of the drought in July 2026.
Chelsea fined £10 million for 74 breaches of FA rules regarding agents. A suspended two-window transfer ban replaced the rescinded points deduction.
Near Wrocław, an Audi with seven Ukrainians under the influence of alcohol crashed into a tree. One of the passengers suffered a spinal fracture while in the trunk.
The director and deputy of a hazardous waste disposal enterprise have been notified of suspicion. Environmental damage due to soil pollution with medical waste amounted to over 2 million hryvnias.
