Mobilization
President Zelenskyy stated that the US and China have leverage to force Russia to change its position. Ukraine is ready for all meaningful negotiation formats, but Putin does not demonstrate readiness for peace.
In July 2026, a prolonged blackout occurred in Crimea, leaving 1. 4 million subscribers without power simultaneously. The price of gasoline reached 269 rubles per liter, and food prices increased.
The Ministry of Defense has set a deadline of August 10 for submitting documents to confirm the status of critically important enterprises. For most, a simplified procedure applies, while BRAVE1 grant recipients undergo full re-confirmation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin is preparing mobilization and new strikes, hoping to prolong the war. He called on partners to increase pressure on Russia to achieve peace in the fall.
In July 2026, the business activity expectations index stood at 50. 1 points. Optimism is supported by international aid and consumer demand.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted changes that allow conscripts to re-register a deferment on a different basis without losing its validity. The old deferment remains in effect until the new application is reviewed.
Over the past day, 207 combat engagements occurred, a third of which were in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Sloviansk directions. The enemy carried out 94 airstrikes and 3,336 shellings.
In Odesa, an unknown person fired several shots from a pistol at TCC employees during a public notification. Four TCC employees were injured, police are searching for the shooter.
In Odesa, an unknown person opened fire on TCC employees during mobilization. Four servicemen were wounded, one was hospitalized.
Yevhen Khmara discussed with pilots the readiness to repel attacks and the provision of ammunition. The Ministry of Defense will focus on increasing the supply of Ukrainian interceptor drones.
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.
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.
A 31-year-old Kyiv resident has been remanded in custody for 60 days without the right to bail. He faces up to 15 years or life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of a doctor during a military medical commission.
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, has published a book in which he claims that the earthly purpose of Russians is "to be warriors of the Lord. " The CPD stated that this is a psychological manipulation of society to justify aggression against Ukraine.
A 31-year-old Kyiv resident has been notified of suspicion of premeditated murder of a VLC doctor. The man inflicted 17 stab wounds on the woman due to disagreement with the decision on fitness for service.
The head of the district TCC in Chernihiv region was served a suspicion notice for entering false data into the "Oberih" register regarding the mobilization of 21 military conscripts. The official may have artificially improved the indicators of the mobilization plan's implementation.
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 General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine provides comprehensive assistance to law enforcement officers in investigating corruption offenses in the TCCs. The guilty persons will be held accountable.
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.
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.
The President of Ukraine appealed to the US for an emergency winter package of interceptors for Patriot. Trump agreed to continue work on licenses for missile production in Ukraine.
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.
Putin stated that he analyzes information from various sources, including bloggers. Milbloggers continue to criticize Russian commanders for false reports about the situation at the front.
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.
Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the russian federation Dmitry Medvedev stated that reports of a possible mobilization in the fall are a false provocation.
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.
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.
An employee of the district TCC and SP demanded $11,000 for processing a deferment for a person liable for military service with a disability. She was detained in a restaurant in Odesa after receiving part of the bribe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold talks with Donald Trump on Tuesday. Zelenskyy hopes to secure new military support and revive efforts to end the war.