Vadim Khlyudzinsky
In July 2026, the Russian occupation forces lost 42,860 people, which became a record figure since the beginning of the year. Over seven months, the total enemy losses amounted to 238,650 people.
The US and Israel are planning a new campaign of strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, which could be one of the harshest. The strikes could be carried out as early as this weekend, but a decision by US President Trump has not yet been made.
Russian troops struck Kharkiv with a drone on the night of August 2. The hit occurred in the Kyivskyi district, damaging a car, with no fire or casualties.
US President Donald Trump released on Truth Social an image of Venezuela with the American flag and the inscription "51st State". Earlier, he stated that he was seriously considering including Venezuela as part of the United States.
In the village of Novoyakovlivka, a 54-year-old man was killed by a drone strike. In Tavriyske, a drone attacked a combine harvester, injuring a 57-year-old man.
According to the military expert, Russia can launch S-400 missiles from the Bryansk and Kursk regions, combining attacks with drones. The enemy uses missiles as a weapon of terror to demoralize Ukrainians.
In a restaurant in Moscow, an explosion of a homemade device occurred. Three people died, 21 were injured.
On August 1, the Russian army launched an airstrike on residential neighborhoods of Kherson with three guided bombs. One woman was killed, 19 people were injured.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for July 28 at UAH 44. 93, which is 7 kopecks higher than the previous day. The euro exchange rate remained unchanged at UAH 51.07.
Russian troops lost 1,310 soldiers and 1,468 drones over the day of July 28. The total losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the war amount to over 1.44 million people.
Putin stated that he analyzes information from various sources, including bloggers. Milbloggers continue to criticize Russian commanders for false reports about the situation at the front.
On the evening of July 28, Russian drones struck gas stations in the Sumy and Stepanivka communities. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties.
Most of Ukraine is expected to have precipitation-free weather due to a high-pressure field. Moderate rains with thunderstorms will occur in the east and northeast.
Iran rejected Oman's proposal for an equal division of control over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding a larger share of the waterway. The US considers Tehran's demands unjustified, as the strait is an international waterway.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched several ballistic missiles from Iran for a surprise attack on American troops. All missiles were successfully intercepted, and American troops remain on high alert.
President Zelenskyy thanked both parties in the US Senate for the procedural vote on the bill on sanctions against Russia. According to the head of state, it is important that this tool works.
Fakes about quarrels between generals and an alleged audit in military units are being massively spread on social media. The goal of the attack is to discredit the command and provoke a split in the Defense Forces.
The U. S. Senate voted for a bill on sanctions against Russian officials and tariffs for buyers of Russian oil. During a "procedural" vote, 75 senators expressed support for the document, while 11 were against
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with American senators at the US Capitol. He emphasized the need for air defense systems and interceptor missiles to protect against ballistic missiles.
Russia and North Korea have almost completed the construction of the first road bridge, which could be used for military supplies. Officially, the bridge is intended for trade and tourism, but it raises concerns due to the possible transfer of troops.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Koretsky made his first working trip as head of the Cabinet of Ministers - to Sumy region. The head of government discussed the region's preparation for the winter period, implementation of the resilience plan, as well as the current needs of the military and communities.
In the occupied territories, agricultural enterprises do not pay salaries to employees due to the inability to sell their products. Russia uses civilian logistics for military purposes, which complicates the work of farmers.
Forest fires in France threaten seven facilities with explosive materials within 12 miles of the fire. The fire also threatens to spread to a strategic military camp in the Bordeaux area, where part of France's elite military personnel is stationed.
Fox News host Sean Hannity said that Senator Lindsey Graham admired the strength of Zelenskyy and Ukrainians in the fight against Russia. Graham called the President of Ukraine a "poet-warrior" and a "comedian-warrior."
On the evening of July 28, Russians shelled the residential sector of Mykolaiv, a woman was injured and a private house was damaged. As a result of the combined attack, an industrial enterprise and residential buildings were damaged.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is under pressure and may take risky actions. He called on Russia to end the war in Ukraine before it is too late.
In Marhanets, rescuers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine suffered a repeated strike by the Russian Federation while extinguishing a fire. A fire and rescue vehicle was damaged, but there were no casualties among the personnel.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at 44. 8568 UAH, which is 5 kopecks higher than the previous day. The euro exchange rate rose by 10 kopecks to 51.0740 UAH.
Over the day of July 27, Russian troops lost 1,560 soldiers and 1,755 drones. Total Russian losses from 24.02.22 to 28.07.26 amount to over 1.44 million people.
Rosgvardia has for the first time added provisions to civil defense rules regarding protection against threats during mobilization and martial law. This indicates preparation for suppressing mass protests after the announcement of mobilization.