The Russian Pacific Fleet base in Kamchatka, where nuclear submarines are stationed, was damaged by a tsunami. Part of the pier deviated from its original position, but the submarines were not affected.
A drone that flew in from Belarus was found at the Gaižiūnai training ground in Lithuania. According to preliminary data, it resembles a Russian Shahed-type drone.
During July 2025, Ukrainian air defense shot down 6262 enemy air targets, including 117 missiles and 2990 attack UAVs. Aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 790 sorties, destroying 1012 air targets.
The KLR Bus terminal in Khmelnytskyi has been certified and meets EU and Ukrainian requirements. The company has invested over UAH 40 million and plans to expand to Lviv and Przemyśl.
Slovenia has banned the import, export, and transit of weapons to and from Israel, becoming the first EU country to introduce such restrictions. This decision has symbolic significance due to the almost zero volume of arms trade between the countries.
A local resident is suspected of seizing almost 2 hectares of land in Drahobrat. The plots, valued at UAH 12.5 million, have been seized, and all those involved in the scheme are being identified.
Andriy Yermak held talks with advisors from Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. The preparation of a bilateral security agreement between Ukraine and the USA was discussed, which includes financial support from European partners.
Germany will provide Ukraine with two Patriot air defense systems. The US will replace these systems for Germany with new ones.
The SBU detained a former nurse who collected data on checkpoints and strongholds of the Defense Forces in Sumy region. The woman recorded objects with a mini-camera installed on her bicycle and transmitted the data to her handler.
At least four tankers with Russian oil are idling off the coast of India. Indian refineries are refusing Russian oil due to reduced discounts and warnings from the US President.
President Zelenskyy stated that in July, Russia used over 3,800 "Shaheds", almost 260 missiles, and over 5,100 KABs against Ukraine. He emphasized the need for additional pressure and sanctions against Moscow.
Renovation works to modernize the infrastructure have begun at the Kelmentsi-Larga border crossing point. This may lead to temporary delays when crossing the border with Moldova.
Bitcoin fell by 2. 5% to $115,540.9 amid growing concerns about US trade tariffs and high interest rates. The broader crypto market also shows a decline, awaiting US employment data.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, reported that in July, Ukrainian military personnel eliminated over 33,000 Russian occupiers. The total enemy losses in personnel for July amounted to 33,220 people.
Oil prices barely changed as fears of tariffs' impact on demand balanced the threat of supply disruption from Russia. Brent and WTI futures rose slightly, but are expected to increase by 4.9% and 6.4% respectively by the end of the week.
Rosatom has appealed to the Russian authorities for subsidies for new projects after 2027, as it cannot independently attract external financing. This is due to a shortage of funds caused by the war against Ukraine and sanctions.
Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 72 drones from three directions. 44 enemy targets were shot down by Ukrainian air defense.
Six people, including a six-year-old child, died as a result of a Russian combined strike on Kyiv on July 31. The search and rescue operation is ongoing.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated data on enemy losses. Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1070 servicemen, 1 tank, and 16 artillery systems.
In Kyiv, on July 31, after the Russian attack, traffic was blocked on a number of streets. The police urge to take this into account when planning routes.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, one person was killed and 48 were injured. The entrance of a residential building was destroyed, and rescue operations are underway.
Canada plans to recognize the state of Palestine in September 2025 at a UN meeting. This decision is driven by the spread of famine in Gaza and assurances from the Palestinian Authority regarding reforms.
On July 31, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in some parts of Ukraine, with no precipitation in the rest of the territory. Severe heat up to 36 degrees is expected in Luhansk region.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, 20 people were injured, 8 were hospitalized. An entrance to a residential building was destroyed, and schools and a kindergarten were damaged.
The Trump administration urges US government agencies to update regulatory approaches to cryptocurrencies. This is intended to ensure their full integration into the national economy, making the US a global leader in digital assets.
Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem rejected demands for disarmament, claiming it serves Israel's interests. The US insists on disarming the group to resume negotiations on ending Israeli military operations in Lebanon.
Russian troops launched a missile strike on Kyiv on the night of July 31, attacking a residential area. Windows were blown out in the Shevchenkivskyi and Sviatoshynskyi districts, including in the children's ward of a medical facility.
TikTok is rolling out updates to its Family Pairing tool, giving parents more control over content and children's accounts. Additionally, features have been added to improve user well-being and filter out offensive comments.
The US Federal Reserve kept the key interest rate at 4. 25-4.5%, ignoring President Trump's calls. The decision was made amid uncertainty caused by import tariffs.
An air raid alert was declared for the second time overnight in Kyiv and a number of Ukrainian regions due to the threat of ballistic missiles. Russia launched missiles heading towards Kyiv.
