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An operative of the "ATESH" partisan movement burned a relay cabinet near the settlement of Shovkove in Zaporizhzhia. This delayed the supply of fuel for the occupation forces heading to Berdiansk.
In Zaporizhzhia region, one person died and three were wounded as a result of a Russian strike. The occupiers carried out 517 attacks on 16 settlements in the region.
The number of evacuated passengers from Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions significantly increased in July. This is due to the approaching front line, with the main evacuation directions being western Ukraine.
Personnel changes have taken place in Ukrainian ministries, new deputy ministers have been appointed. The Cabinet of Ministers' representative in the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers' state secretary have also been reappointed.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak announced the return of a group of children, including a 15-year-old girl who was bullied for her pro-Ukrainian stance, and a 4-year-old girl with her 8-year-old brother. Also returned was a 17-year-old young man who was threatened with mobilization into the Russian army.
A 25-year-old and a 35-year-old woman were injured in the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv as a result of an enemy "arrival. "
US President Donald Trump announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines. This was a response to Dmitry Medvedev's statements about a possible war with the US.
Donald Trump stated that the Russian army has suffered 112,500 losses and Ukrainian soldiers 8,000 since the beginning of the year. He called the war "Biden's war," not his own.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Ukraine aims to end the war this year. He emphasized that devastating sanctions against the Russian economy, promised by Donald Trump, could bring peace closer.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that ordinary Russians should also be held accountable for Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine. He emphasized that it is abnormal for a person who approves of Russian terror to freely move around Europe.
From January to June 2025, 730 new retail outlets were opened in Ukraine. The largest number of stores is concentrated in Kyiv and the region.
Average daily supplies of Russian gas to Europe increased by 37% in July. This happened due to recovery after maintenance work and the use of "TurkStream" as the only transit route.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine improved the mechanism of mandatory identification of pensioners in the temporarily occupied territories. Now they must undergo identification annually, otherwise payments will stop.
In Vyshneve, a 73-year-old man was hit by the passenger train "Kyiv - Odesa" at an unauthorized crossing. He sustained back and leg injuries, and medics provided assistance.
Screenwriter Steven Knight confirmed that he will be working on the new James Bond film. This has been his long-standing desire, and he has already met with producers.
From August 1, the US maintains a 10% universal tariff but introduces a 15% minimum tariff for countries with a trade deficit. Trump fragmented negotiations, successfully reaching agreements with Europe while continuing pressure on China.
Vladimir Putin stated that negotiations with Ukraine are in demand, but emphasized that Russia's demands from June 2024 remain valid. Moscow is ready to wait if Kyiv believes now is not the time for negotiations.
The German army has launched an air bridge to the Gaza Strip, dropping 14 tons of humanitarian aid. The action is part of a joint project with Jordan, announced by the German Chancellor.
The apple harvesting season in Ukraine lasts from September to November, with early varieties being picked in August. This year's harvest of quality apples is expected to be low due to weather conditions and the lack of protective technologies.
August 1 marks Honey Spas, Bank Collector's Day, and Spider-Man Day. The World Breastfeeding Week also begins.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that confiscated Russian assets should be used for the needs of peace. He emphasized the necessity of blocking Russia's war machine and its arms industry.
Ukraine will face a significant increase in its funding deficit next year due to intense Russian attacks and failure to meet foreign creditors' reform demands. The country needs between $39 billion and $58 billion in external financing for next year alone.
European luxury car manufacturers, including Porsche and Aston Martin, are raising prices in the US due to tariffs. This comes after the US and Europe reached a trade agreement on a 15% tariff on cars from the EU.
The investigation into the attack on journalist Yuriy Makarov has been completed: according to the police, he inflicted the wounds on himself.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv, the number of victims has increased to 88 people. Seven people died: five in the Sviatoshynskyi district and two in the Solomianskyi district.
In Kyiv, two SES helicopters are involved in extinguishing large areas of fires in districts affected by Russian shelling. This happened after a double attack on the night of July 31.
In Kyiv, half of the apartments in the building were destroyed as a result of the impact. Rescuers are communicating with a man under the rubble, giving him water.
Kyiv suffered a double attack: first by kamikaze drones, including jet "Shaheds", and then by missiles. Among the injured are nine children, which is the largest number for a night since the beginning of the war.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam made an emergency landing in Minneapolis due to severe turbulence. 25 people were taken to local hospitals for examination and medical care.
