A minivan with five "Kadyrovites" exploded in temporarily occupied Melitopol. Two occupiers in a neighboring car were wounded, and a mobile electronic warfare complex was destroyed.
Ryazan and Novokuibyshevsk oil refineries, the "Anna naftoprodukt" oil depot, and the "Elektroprylad" plant were hit.
The commander of the occupation army in the Novopavlivka direction issued an order to kill Ukrainian servicemen who were captured. The GUR (Defence Intelligence of Ukraine) notes this as evidence of a systemic policy of encouraging war crimes.
HUR employees identified and published data of a representative of the separate drone aviation brigade GROM "Kaskad". The corresponding brigade launches "Shahed" type drones on the territory of Ukraine and strikes civilian and humanitarian infrastructure, terrorizing the civilian population.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that confiscated Russian assets should be used for the needs of peace. He emphasized the necessity of blocking Russia's war machine and its arms industry.
President Zelenskyy heard the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Budanov, on Ukrainian operations. There were also reports from the head of the SBU, Malyuk, and the Commander-in-Chief, Syrskyi.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR) gained access to the servers of the "Crimean government," discovering thousands of documents regarding the forced displacement of Ukrainian children. The information has been handed over to law enforcement agencies for the return of the children and the punishment of those responsible.
Mexican special services informed the SBU that some Mexican volunteers might have joined the International Legion to learn how to operate FPV drones and transfer this knowledge to criminal organizations. The SBU and HUR are investigating this information, which also concerns Colombians in the International Legion.
Fighters of the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine landed on the Tendriv Spit on July 28, eliminating an occupiers' position. Personnel, a "Zont" electronic warfare complex, and a "Rosa" radar station were destroyed; the operation proceeded without losses.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine denied information about a secret meeting in the Alps, where the resignation of President Zelenskyy was allegedly discussed. HUR states that this is Russian disinformation aimed at increasing social tension and discord in Ukraine.
Pavlo Shamshyn, spokesman for the Kharkiv Joint Forces Operation Group, reported that Russian occupiers are bogged down near Pokrovsk, although the situation there remains difficult. He also commented on Reuters' information about the possible deployment of North Korean troops to Russia.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine released archival footage of the first use of FPV drones from boats during a raid on occupied Crimea in the autumn of 2024. Soldiers of the "Raven Group" unit used drones on September 11, 2024, suppressing enemy firing positions on the "Petro Hodovanets" platform.
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.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) and the Center for Countering Disinformation have updated the "Kremlin Mouthpieces" section on the War&Sanctions portal, adding 16 individuals who spread disinformation and support Russian aggression. Among them are journalists, war correspondents, and Telegram channel administrators working for Russian propaganda.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia's economic losses from the war are tangible and will become even greater. He heard an intelligence report on the effectiveness of sanctions and instructed to intensify work with partners.
On the night of July 26, a Su-27UB combat trainer jet caught fire at the Russian Armavir airfield in the Krasnodar Krai. Local residents report a lack of communication near the airfield.
President Zelenskyy received reports from Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, heads of the Foreign Intelligence Service and the Main Intelligence Directorate. The situation at the front, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction, and actions in the Sumy region were discussed. Sanctions against Russia and drone production were also addressed.
President Zelenskyy instructed to prepare a Technology Staff meeting on drones. The goal is to achieve the production of 500-1000 interceptors per day.
Political scientist Taras Zahorodnii stated that Russia is trying to use protests to destabilize the situation in Ukraine and discredit it in Europe.
Cyber specialists of the HUR gained full access to the servers of the occupation authorities of Crimea, downloading 100 TB of data, including secret information about military facilities. After copying valuable information, all data on the servers was destroyed.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reported that Russia has launched a large-scale information operation against Ukraine, using the factor of "anti-corruption protests. " The Kremlin is engaging controlled media, bloggers, and influencers in the West to spread narratives about a crisis in Ukrainian society and an "anti-American coup."
Russian propagandists approved of the protests in Ukraine, calling on Ukrainians to continue the rallies. The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reported that Russia is using these protests to undermine Ukraine's ability to resist aggression.
Negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations, which began on July 23, have concluded in Istanbul. The Ukrainian delegation was led by Rustem Umerov, and the Russian one by Vladimir Medinsky.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated that Ukraine continues negotiations with Russia in Istanbul for the sake of lasting peace, expressing readiness for a ceasefire and a meeting of leaders. The Ukrainian delegation seeks to return all deported persons, including children, and insists on a complete ceasefire.
A short preparatory meeting took place in Istanbul with the participation of Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, Putin's aide Vladimir Medinsky, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The Ukrainian delegation aims to discuss the return of prisoners, children, and a complete ceasefire.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko announced the readiness of law enforcement officers to maintain order during possible protests related to bill 12414. The HUR (Defence Intelligence of Ukraine) warned about Russia's attempts to use these protests to undermine Ukraine's stability.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine warns that Russian special services are studying the situation in Ukraine to use protests related to Law No. 12414 for destabilization. Moscow aims to discredit Ukraine on the international stage and weaken Western support.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, commented on President Zelenskyy's signing of law No. 12414, which regulates the activities of NABU and SAP. He emphasized that Ukraine will be saved by a strong military and institutions, and internal contradictions should be resolved through open dialogue.
Due to the large number of drones on the contact line, Russians cannot use armored vehicles, so they resort to the tactic of small assault groups. These groups sometimes reach Pokrovsk, but they are detected and destroyed.
Russia plans to spend about 1. 1 trillion US dollars on rearmament by 2036, which is the largest program since the collapse of the USSR. According to the Main Directorate of Intelligence, Russia is mobilizing politics, economy, and society for a future war, creating new military districts and increasing its presence in Africa.
