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One of the largest film universities in Russia promises applicants enrollment on a budget without exams after signing a contract with the Ministry of Defense. The CPD states that universities are turning into recruitment centers to replenish the army.
Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces 59 times. The occupiers showed the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk directions.
Italy has suspended the Schengen Agreement with Spain for a month due to the massive influx of migrants to Ceuta. France is also tightening control on the border with Spain, mobilizing police and drones.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine on the night of August 1 struck a warehouse of unmanned naval boats, railway bridges, and a unit of electronic intelligence of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea.
In Smila, people in military uniform broke down a door and entered a private house. The Cherkasy Regional TCC is conducting an official investigation and promises accountability in case of abuse of power.
António Costa approved Spain's decisive actions to return migrants in Ceuta. The escalation of the migration crisis led to the death of at least 57 people.
On July 31, ammunition explosions occurred at a military training ground in Khmelnytskyi. Four servicemen were wounded, contact with several has been lost.
At a closed meeting with Trump, Zelensky asked for assistance in obtaining Musk's permission to use Starlink for guiding drones to launchers in Russia. Trump promised to consider the request but gave no specific commitments.
Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky ordered an immediate inspection of all civil protection shelters. The inspections concern proper maintenance and unimpeded access for citizens.
The National Bank of Ukraine presented a macro forecast for 2026-2028, expecting $54 billion in international aid in 2026. Key risks include missile strikes and funding delays.
Two servicemen of the medical company of the "Skelya" regiment have been taken into custody without bail on suspicion of torturing their comrades. The victims sustained traumatic brain injuries and fractures.
The President received a report on the challenges posed by Russian ballistic strikes and identified asymmetric defense measures. The situation on the front near Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka was also discussed.
Law enforcement officers detained the head of a department of the Odesa TCC, who demanded 500 liters of diesel fuel for removing a conscript from the wanted list. He faces up to 10 years in prison.
The Russians launched a combined strike with ballistic and cruise missiles against Ukraine. One cruise missile entered Polish territory, where it was shot down by Polish air defense.
The State Bureau of Investigation is conducting a large-scale special operation at over 100 TCRs across Ukraine. The focus is on facts of aiding evasion of mobilization and abuse of power.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile crossed the border of Poland, violating NATO airspace. As a result of the massive attack, at least 8 people were killed, dozens injured.
In Odesa region, a military unit commander involved subordinates in the construction of his private house. During a search, 83 soldiers were found; the major was detained.
The command of the "Skelya" regiment announced cooperation with the SBI regarding cases of cruel treatment. The unit emphasized zero tolerance for violence and the conduct of internal investigations.
Pivdennyi GOK suspends mining due to Russian attacks on vessels in the Black Sea. The enterprise has accumulated batches of ore due to the blockade of exports.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have begun an inspection of the staffing of military units to assess the manning levels and fairness of personnel distribution. The goal is to increase combat readiness and the efficiency of using military personnel.
Admiral Cooper warned that videos from soldiers' mobile phones could help Iran attack US bases. Military personnel in Jordan may be ordered to surrender their phones for operational security.
Acting Minister of Defense Yevhenii Khmara stated the need for asymmetric warfare. Ukraine focuses strikes on military targets, not on civilians, unlike russia.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine urged Hasidic pilgrims to take into account the impossibility of guaranteeing security due to the war with Russia. Visitors are advised to consider the curfew and movement restrictions.
Ukraine has changed its long-range strike strategy. Strikes on refineries, which triggered a fuel crisis, were only the first stage of destroying the economy that sustains the army.
Law enforcement officers seized over UAH 14. 3 million in cash from participants in the scheme of issuing fake disabilities. For $5,000–8,000, men were helped to obtain a deferment from mobilization.
Fakes about quarrels between generals and an alleged audit in military units are being massively spread on social media. The goal of the attack is to discredit the command and provoke a split in the Defense Forces.
Ferrexpo halts exports via the Black Sea after a Russian drone attack on a vessel carrying its cargo, resulting in the death of a crew member. The company does not expect to load new vessels due to the cancellation of chartering.
In Kamianske, representatives of the TCC detained a man, using force and gas canisters against women. Ombudsman Lubinets called the use of balaclavas during mobilization unacceptable.
Energy expert Stanislav Ignatiev stated that the current situation with fuel is not a systemic shortage, but logistical difficulties due to Russian attacks. He considers it unlikely that the price of gasoline will rise to 100 hryvnias per liter, as this would require a simultaneous combination of several crisis factors.
A former battalion commander facilitated a subordinate's evasion of service for almost two years. She unjustifiably received over 1.5 million hryvnias in monetary allowance.