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.
On August 2, Ukraine commemorates fallen paratroopers and victims of the Roma genocide. International Pony Day, International Blues Day, and International Twins Day are also celebrated.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has expanded the "Contract 18-24" project, adding a direction for drone operators. Volunteers aged 18-25 can sign a two-year contract for positions related to the operation of unmanned systems, with a payment of UAH 1 million.
The former acting director of the Department of State Procurement of the Ministry of Defense has been notified of suspicion of embezzling over UAH 1 billion. He concluded contracts for catering for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, significantly overstating the cost of services.
Over the past day, July 31, the Defense Forces neutralized 940 Russian invaders. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 01.08.25 increased by 940 people.
As a result of enemy strikes on Zaporizhzhia district, a 63-year-old man died in Veselianka. In Malokaterynivka, a 65-year-old man was wounded, and his house was damaged.
On the night of August 1, Russians attacked Balakliia, Kharkiv Oblast, with drones. As a result of the shelling, a fire broke out at a civilian industrial enterprise; there were no casualties.
124 combat engagements have been recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The Russian army launched 36 air strikes, using 66 guided bombs and 1449 kamikaze drones.
The Command of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced the reboot of the TCC and SP. Out of 244 incidents in July, only 33 cases were confirmed, which led to suspension and disciplinary action.
The Southern Defense Forces refuted information about the occupation of Kamianske in Zaporizhzhia. The situation in this area remains extremely complex and dynamic, with ongoing combat engagements.
President Zelenskyy signed a bill to increase defense expenditures by 412 billion hryvnias. The funds will go to payments for military personnel, procurement of weapons, and other army needs.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted amendments to the State Budget-2025, increasing defense spending by UAH 412 billion. The funds will go to monetary support for the military, procurement of weapons, and other army needs.
Information about the occupation of Kamianske is not true. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding the defense, and the situation is controlled by Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted new rules for the production and supply of ammunition. This will provide the Defense Forces with the necessary supplies in the shortest possible time.
A scheme of embezzlement has been exposed in Kyiv Oblast, where the head of the financial service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine misappropriated almost UAH 2 million during drone procurement. He concluded contracts at inflated prices with controlled individual entrepreneurs, creating artificial competition in tenders.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 193 combat engagements over the past day, most of which took place in the Pokrovsk, Northern Slobozhanskyi, and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched 70 air strikes, dropped 122 guided bombs, and carried out 5557 shellings.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi emphasized moving the training process underground due to the threat of strikes. In addition, he called for an immediate response to air raid sirens and the appearance of reconnaissance drones.
On July 30, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a decision on the mechanism for paying assistance to family members of fallen Ukrainian volunteer servicemen. The total amount of the payment is 15 million hryvnias, which is paid in stages: 1/5 immediately and 4/5 in equal parts over 40 months.
In Ukraine, a new direction of the "Contract 18-24" program is being launched for drone operators. It provides for a two-year service term and a payment of UAH 1 million in three stages.
On the night of July 30, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 78 attack UAVs. Defense forces shot down 51 enemy drones in the north and east of the country.
On July 29, Russian troops attacked a training unit of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As a result of the strike, three servicemen were killed and 18 wounded.
Since the beginning of the day, 73 combat engagements have taken place at the front, 29 of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy also attacked border settlements and carried out attacks in various directions.
The head of the social work group of the Kropyvnytskyi RTCK and SP was detained while receiving 1000 US dollars for removing a serviceman from the wanted list. He faces up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property.
On the night of July 29, the enemy attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M missiles and 37 Shahed-type attack UAVs. Air defense forces destroyed 32 enemy drones in the north and east of the country.
On the night of July 28-29, 2022, Russia committed a terrorist act in the Olenivka colony, where about 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed and about 140 were wounded. In Ukraine, July 29 is the Day of Remembrance for Fallen Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that increases the total number of SBU personnel by 10,000 people, allocating 10,000 to the Special Operations Center "A". The document also establishes the grounds and procedure for the SBU to use weapons and special means.
The Center for Countering Disinformation predicts an intensification of Russian propaganda regarding rallies in Ukraine and information operations in frontline regions. False reports about evacuation and discrediting of Ukraine are expected.
Russian troops attacked Starokostiantyniv in Khmelnytskyi region. An administrative building of an enterprise was damaged, with no casualties. One missile and 26 "Shahed" drones were destroyed.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine liberated the border village of Kindrativka in the Sumy region. Stabilization measures are ongoing in the liberated settlement.
Ukraine celebrates Medical Workers' Day. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi honored medics who save lives and thanked them for their courage and humanity.
