In Khmelnytskyi region, the court sentenced two drivers, due to whose fault an 11-year-old girl died in 2019. One of the drivers exceeded the speed limit, the other failed to yield, which led to a collision and the child's death.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko has instructed to verify facts regarding the head of Energy Customs, Anatoliy Komar. This is related to media investigations into his luxurious lifestyle and possible connections to a fuel holding company.
The speed of Patriot air defense system supplies to Ukraine depends on how soon the US provides Europe with a replacement for this type of weapon. Six European countries have about two dozen such systems, their price is about $1 billion per battery.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the use of women in assault operations by the Russian army has been recorded. The "Spartan" brigade published a video featuring a woman in military uniform.
The SBU detained an agent of Russian intelligence in the Dnipropetrovsk region. He adjusted enemy air attacks and transmitted the geolocations of the military unit.
The deputy head of a commercial bank's department is accused of illegally withdrawing $20 million from the state oil company. She concealed the crime by using a forged contract and destroying original documents.
The US President gives Russia one last chance to stop the war in Ukraine. The visit of Special Representative Witkoff will determine further sanctions.
On the night of August 4, explosions occurred in several Russian cities, including Voronezh and Frolovo. Russian air defense claimed to have destroyed 11 drones; the Arched railway station was also attacked.
Russian troops attacked Nikopol district on August 3 and 4, using drones and artillery. Three people were injured, a transport enterprise was damaged.
President of Ukraine commented on the scandal involving the procurement of EW systems and FPV drones, exposed by anti-corruption bodies. He thanked NABU and SAP for their work and expects fair verdicts, and also instructed Minister of Internal Affairs Klymenko to conduct an official investigation in the National Guard.
The Cabinet of Ministers will send the President a draft order on 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.
The "Servant of the People" political party is considering expelling People's Deputy Oleksiy Kuznetsov from its ranks. This is due to the exposure by NABU and SAP of large-scale corruption in the procurement of UAVs and EW, in which Kuznetsov is a suspect.
The "Servant of the People" faction has suspended the membership of MP Oleksiy Kuznetsov due to his involvement in a corruption scandal concerning drone procurement. NABU and SAP uncovered large-scale corruption involving the MP and National Guard servicemen.
The number of Russian hybrid attacks in Europe significantly decreased in 2025 compared to 2024. One of the reasons is the recruitment of incompetent perpetrators among petty criminals.
Ukrainian law enforcement officers announced suspicion to the governor of Russia's Voronezh region, Oleksandr Gusev. He is accused of financing actions aimed at changing Ukraine's borders.
The volume of sugar beet shipments in Russia decreased by 51% in the first half of 2025. This led to a 28% drop in sugar production and an increase in table beet prices by more than 60%.
On August 2, 50 combat engagements took place on the front line. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled Russian attacks in the Northern Slobozhansky, Kupyansk, Lyman, Toretsk, and other directions.
Kia America is recalling over 200,000 Telluride vehicles in the US. The reason is a possible detachment of the door handle trim.
Ukraine rescued a 19-year-old girl from the temporarily occupied territory who refused to cooperate with the occupiers. She remotely completed a Ukrainian school and entered a Ukrainian university.
On Sunday, August 3, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine. Short-term and moderate rains, sometimes thunderstorms, are possible in Zakarpattia, Prykarpattia, the east, and the southeast.
Russian occupiers lied about capturing Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast. Their attempt to break through with two armored vehicles on July 30 failed, and women were among the assault group.
Ukrzaliznytsia purchased over 350 tons of reinforcing steel for 8. 9 million hryvnias, which is 13% lower than the expected cost. The purchased rebar will be used for the repair and construction of railway facilities.
In Kyiv, pets, including a cat, parrots, a rabbit, and a dog, were rescued from a house destroyed by a Russian attack on July 31. SES rescuers found the animals on different levels of the building; some were frightened but alive.
Prosecutors in the defense sector documented dozens of facts of abuses related to mobilization during July 2025. Bribes, fictitious employment, and illegal departure abroad were revealed.
The business activity expectations index in July 2025 decreased to 48. 3. This was influenced by infrastructure shelling and rising costs, but stable energy and demand are curbing the decline.
A survey in the Czech Republic shows growing fatigue with Ukrainian refugees, although most support their stay. 58% believe the country has accepted too many refugees, but 52% support providing asylum.
In July 2025, Ukrainians purchased over 6. 4 thousand new passenger cars, which is 1% more than last year. Toyota remains the leader, and the Chinese brand BYD is approaching it.
Law enforcement officers in Kryvyi Rih served a notice of suspicion to the head of a charitable foundation. He is accused of illegally transporting people across the state border for 17,000 dollars, promising a fictitious disability.
The US President reinstated the "Presidential Test" for physical fitness in public schools. This move is part of the goal to "restore the urgency of improving the health of all Americans."
The number of victims of the Russian strike on Kramatorsk on July 31 has increased. 3 people died, 10 were wounded; search and rescue operation continues.
