Ukraine plans to resume the implementation of the EU reform program to receive the full amount of financial assistance under the Ukraine Facility program. Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev said that changes to the program are being prepared and should be approved by the European Commission by the end of September.
On the night of August 3, Balakliia, Kharkiv region, was subjected to over 10 enemy UAV strikes. As a result of the attack, over 10 residential buildings were engulfed in flames, and there are casualties.
The United States Senate goes on summer recess without passing a bill on sanctions against Russia, which gives Trump the exclusive right to decide on their introduction. Democrats are skeptical about punishing Putin, despite his disappointment.
Tropical storm "Wipha" caused large-scale floods and landslides in Thailand, killing at least six people and affecting over 230,000. Since July 21, heavy rains have flooded 12 provinces, mainly in the north and center of the country.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres presented a report indicating that the organization's documents are hardly read. Last year, the UN held 27,000 meetings and prepared 1,100 reports, many of which are not widely popular.
On the night of August 3, Russian drones damaged private houses in Chuhuiv, as a result of which three women suffered an acute stress reaction. Emergency services are working at the scene.
Special Envoy of the United States of America Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow on Sunday, August 3. The visit may yield certain results regarding a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
On the night of August 3, Kyiv and a number of Ukrainian regions declared an air raid alert due to the threat of ballistic missiles. The enemy is attacking the capital with missiles, urging people to remain in shelters.
The IAEA team recorded explosions and smoke near the ZNPP. This happened after the shelling of an auxiliary facility located 1200 meters from the station's perimeter.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that Donald Trump is a peacemaker and seeks to resume negotiations with Russia.
The Italian antitrust authority has fined the Armani group 3. 5 million euros for misleading claims regarding ethical and social responsibility. Production was carried out under conditions that violated the rights and safety of workers, which the company was aware of.
Russian troops shelled civilian infrastructure in Mykolaiv on August 2. Private houses were destroyed, and a number of residential buildings, including multi-story ones, were damaged.
As a result of a Russian air strike on Kherson on August 2, an 80-year-old woman was injured. She sustained a concussion and craniocerebral injuries.
The Russian army attacked Kherson with two guided aerial bombs, damaging the bridge to the Korabel microdistrict. Local residents are urged to evacuate due to complicated logistics and lack of gas.
Mykolaiv region was left without electricity late in the evening on August 2. The outage occurred after a Russian attack on the city of Mykolaiv, which caused a fire.
On August 2, 104 combat engagements took place at the front. Ukrainian soldiers in the Pokrovsk direction neutralized 111 occupiers and destroyed a UAV control antenna.
Power supply disappeared in Kherson after a missile threat warning. Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration Oleksandr Prokudin reported that the causes are being investigated.
Since August 2, mandatory requirements for general artificial intelligence systems have been in force in the EU. Companies must publish training data and comply with copyright.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the most difficult situation in the Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy is using a tactic of "total infiltration," but sabotage groups are being neutralized.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the dismissal of Serhiy Haidai from the post of head of the Mukachevo District State Administration. He is suspected of involvement in a large-scale corruption scheme for the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare equipment.
Cambodia plans to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. This is due to his role in ending the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which led to a ceasefire.
The Ukrainian government is simplifying the procedure for restoring apartment buildings and dormitories damaged by shelling. The decision allows work to begin before the completion of the expert examination and accelerates payments under the eRecovery program.
On August 1, 172 combat engagements took place at the front. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit seven areas of concentration of personnel and two enemy artillery systems.
In Kyiv, police discovered an entertainment event in the Holosiivskyi district on a Day of Mourning. Law enforcement conducted an urgent search, finding over 30 visitors and the administration, against whom administrative protocols were drawn up.
On the night of August 2, Dnipropetrovsk region was attacked by drones, three people were injured. Civilian infrastructure in Synelnykove and Nikopol districts was destroyed and damaged.
On the morning of August 2, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv and a number of regions of Ukraine. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of the threat of ballistic weapons from the northeastern direction.
Russian troops carried out 579 strikes on 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. 60 reports of damage to apartments and houses were recorded.
The National Police is investigating a conflict in Vinnytsia between citizens and TCC employees near the stadium. The incident arose after the detention of a wanted draft dodger, when about 80 people tried to break into the TCC territory.
A significant part of the Izium district and the city of Izium were left without electricity due to night shelling. Energy workers are working on restoration, water supply and sewerage are already functioning.
On August 1, the Russian army lost 1010 servicemen and a number of equipment. The total enemy losses since 24.02.22 have exceeded one million people.
