Stepan Haftko
In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, rescuers pulled two injured people from under the rubble of a warehouse after a Russian attack. As a result of the strike on a non-residential building, an ammonia leak occurred; residents are advised to close their windows.
In July, OPEC countries increased oil production by 1. 16 million barrels per day, to 19.44 million. The main growth was driven by Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Supplies remain below the pre-war level due to the war with Iran.
Cuba fully restored electricity supply after a nearly 36-hour blackout. The country's authorities blamed American sanctions and the oil blockade for the crisis.
In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, a private house was destroyed as a result of a Russian attack, people may be under the rubble. There was also an ammonia leak and fires in the suburbs.
French authorities have uncovered the Storm-1516 network, linked to the GRU, which created a fake website to discredit Raphaël Glucksmann. The network is accused of 205 disinformation operations in Europe.
The Russian ballistic attack caused a fire in a 20-story building in the Obolon district and ignited warehouses in the Sviatoshyn and Desnianskyi districts. Missile debris fell near a residential building; information on casualties is being clarified.
Moldova's Reintegration Bureau called on Tiraspol not to reduce the water discharge from the Dubăsari reservoir, which could disrupt the operation of the water intake in Coșnița. Kyiv and Chișinău agreed to reduce the discharge from the Novodnistrovsk reservoir to 85 cubic meters per second due to drought, and Tiraspol accused them of provoking a crisis.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, during a visit to the KNDS plant, may have confirmed that RCH-155 howitzers are already in Ukraine. There had been no official confirmation of the transfer of these systems before.
On the night of August 5, Russian troops attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, a series of explosions occurred in the capital. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported repeated launches, the air raid alert is ongoing.
Guatemala has declared an orange alert level due to the eruption of the Fuego volcano, which is spewing lava and ash. Authorities have begun evacuating residents from villages near the volcano.
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze accused NATO of deceiving Ukraine and Georgia with promises about membership. Deputy Committee Chairman Tornike Pagava suggested a shift to a multi-vector policy in case the Alliance refuses.
In July, Russian forces used over 8,300 guided aerial bombs, marking the highest figure since the war began. The intensity of combat operations has increased, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to hold the defense.
In Hawaii, 40-year-old Ukrainian-born Kyrylo Basin, who is running for the U. S. House of Representatives as a Democrat, was arrested after a knife altercation on the beach. He was charged with threats of physical harm, and the court set bail at $1 million.
Elina Svitolina secured a victory over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the second round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto, winning in three sets. The Ukrainian will face the winner of the match between Ruse and Potapova.
Due to a critical drop in the water level of the Danube in Serbia, a sunken German warship from World War II has emerged. The vessel was discovered near the town of Prahovo amid a prolonged heatwave.
In Sevastopol, after night explosions, fires broke out at positions of Russian electronic warfare (EW) and air defense systems. The fires were recorded at Cape Fiolent and in the area of the Kaya-Bash heights.
Chinese military conducted joint air and naval exercises near Scarborough Shoal. Beijing stated that the maneuvers are a response to actions by countries that undermine stability in the region.
The US State Department introduces a permanent visa bond program of up to $20,000 for citizens of 50 countries. The rule will take effect on August 3, with most countries on the list being African.
António Guterres welcomed the agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. He called on the parties to adhere to the roadmap to end the war.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces destroyed 1,470 Russian troops and 1,838 drones. Russia's total losses since the start of the invasion have exceeded 1.447 million people.
Israel refused to withdraw troops from Gaza without the complete disarmament of Hamas. Hamas demands first the cessation of the military operation and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Stocks of American PAC-3 anti-ballistic missiles for Patriot have shrunk to approximately 800 units. Restoring stocks could take about 2.5 years.
The Russian ballistic attack on Kyiv claimed the lives of nine people, with 23 more injured. The highest number of casualties is in the Darnytskyi district, where seven people died.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino withdrew the proposal to involve private investors in organizing World Cups after criticism from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF.
F-35B fighter crashes at MCAS Miramar in San Diego. The pilot ejected and was hospitalized in stable condition.
Israeli troops ransacked the village of Tal in the West Bank, wounding one Palestinian and detaining three. More than 100 Israeli settlers entered the village, carrying property out of buildings.
The United States stated that it did not redirect the Al-Areesh tanker carrying Qatari LNG to Pakistan. The delay threatens Pakistan's energy security, which depends on Qatari gas.
As a result of a massive ballistic attack by the Russian Federation on Kyiv, 4 people were killed and 13 were injured. A missile hit the courtyard of a five-story building in the Solomianskyi district.
US President Donald Trump ordered the military to carry out a new attack on Iran this weekend. The US is also considering strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump stated that Washington's campaign against the ICC is aimed at protecting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Secretary of State Rubio reported that after the start of the campaign, five countries announced their withdrawal from the court.