National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky reported on changes in the situation in the Kursk region. Zelenskyy said that the defense forces were keeping the situation at the bridgehead within their calculations, and that meetings with partners were being prepared.

Maxar satellite imagery revealed a large-scale fire at a Russian ammunition depot after the Ukrainian attack. An ISW analyst confirmed that not only the surrounding area but also the weapons bunkers themselves were on fire.

An earthquake was recorded in Toropka, Tver region of Russia, after Ukraine attacked an ammunition depot. Local residents report that the attacked depot continues to detonate.

The military arsenal in Toropets housed Grad, S-300, S-400, and Iskander missiles. Experts estimate that there could have been up to 30,000 tons of ammunition, mostly rockets and mines.

MP Mariana Bezuhla has written a letter of resignation from the post of deputy head of the National Security Committee. She asks to be appointed a member of the Foreign Policy Committee.

The head of the Servant of the People faction has registered a draft resolution to appoint Mariana Bezuhla to the Foreign Policy Committee. It is proposed to recall her from the post of deputy chairman of the National Security Committee.

Hezbollah pagers explode in Lebanon and Syria, causing 9 deaths and about 3000 injuries. Hezbollah blames Israel, but there is no official confirmation.

The National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation denied the fake about the injury of the First Secretary of the Embassy of Ukraine in Lebanon as a result of an explosion in Beirut. There are no Ukrainian citizens among the injured.

In the Russian town of Suzha, which is controlled by Ukrainian troops, the Lenin monument remains in place, although damaged. The BBC denied the information about its demolition, which had been spread earlier on social media.

Russia is conducting an information campaign about Kursk for domestic and foreign audiences. The goal is to discredit Ukraine, spread fakes about “voluntary” surrender, and reduce reports of Ukrainian military success.

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis reported that Russians were filming staged videos in Kursk region. The filming involves structures funded by the Russian Defense Ministry, including the Kryla Theater Studio.

The Russian invaders in the occupied territories of Ukraine are demanding that businesses register all their employees with military enlistment offices. This is part of the preparation for the possible mobilization of Ukrainians, especially those who do not have Russian passports.

The Verkhovna Rada may consider Zelensky's bill to deprive state awards for popularizing or propagandizing Russia or committing other illegal actions against Ukraine. It is proposed to deprive awards on the basis of a decision of the National Security and Defense Council, not just a court verdict.

Russian singer Larisa Dolina reported that her apartment had been seized due to fraud. She hinted at Ukraine's involvement, noting that the fraudsters were on Ukrainian territory.

Putin said it was impossible to negotiate with Ukraine amid the events in the Kursk region. The National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis believes that this is an attempt to mislead the international community, as Moscow does not really want to negotiate.

Belarus is building up its military presence on the border with Ukraine to help Russia distract Kyiv. Lukashenko is trying to force Ukraine to disperse its forces, says the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.

The meeting approved a plan to strengthen the air defense system to protect people, infrastructure, and military facilities. They also discussed comprehensive protection of schools and security aspects of preparations for the school year.

A meeting of the Defense Council was held in Sumy region. The head of the RMA, Volodymyr Artyukh, said that the Armed Forces are in control of the situation, are provided with everything they need and are fulfilling their tasks.

Putin said that Ukraine had carried out a large-scale provocation in the Kursk region of Russia. He accused Kyiv of indiscriminate shooting at civilian targets and promised to provide assistance to local residents.

The SBU Special Forces shot down a Russian Mi-28 helicopter using an FPV drone over the Kursk region of Russia. The drone hit the rear rotor of the enemy vehicle, demonstrating the SBU's high professionalism and creativity.

Telegram channels published a video of the situation in Sudzha of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. This happened after reports of attempts to "break through" into the region.

Russian propaganda, on orders from Moscow, is trying to shift the focus from the North to the fighting in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. This is a traditional enemy information strategy aimed at diverting attention from the situation in the Kursk region.

The National Security and Defense Committee supported draft law 11379-d, which prohibits the mobilization of men under 25. The document provides for the right to exemption for those who have already been mobilized due to a legal conflict.

Since the beginning of the war, the NBU has transferred over UAH 35. 9 billion for defense needs from a special account. As of August 1, 2024, the account balance exceeded UAH 1.3 billion.

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council denied information about the capture of Toretsk by Russian troops. The city remains under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. However, Russian subversive groups are trying to get there.

The Ukrainian Navy spokesperson expressed “regret” that Russia did not hold a parade on the occasion of the Navy Day in the Black Sea. He noted that Ukraine could have joined the parade with naval drones.

The National Security and Defense Council reports on the intensification of the russian information campaign before the heating season. The enemy is spreading fakes about the “black winter” and the failure of winterization to sow panic among Ukrainians.

Putin staged a pompous celebration of Russia's “fleet day” to intimidate the West and justify Russian militarism. He promised to build up the navy and equip it with hypersonic missiles.

The Ministry of Culture hopes for a quick consideration of the draft law on depriving traitors of state awards. The document envisages a court decision or a decision of the National Security and Defense Council as tools for depriving them of their awards.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree enacting the new Maritime Security Strategy of Ukraine, a modern document that takes into account changes and innovations in the security sector and will be implemented jointly with international partners.