A 20-year-old boy wounded during the Russian attack on the Kyiv region on July 24 has died in hospital. Thus, the number of victims of the strike has increased to 12.
Acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine Yevhenii Khmara stated that the goal of strikes on Russian infrastructure is to achieve a cost-to-damage ratio of 2%. This approach allows for efficient use of resources and inflicting significant losses on the enemy.
In the village of Putrivka, two girls danced to Russian music against the backdrop of photos of the fallen. Law enforcement officers are establishing the circumstances of the incident and all participants.
Head of the OVA Kiper reported a missile strike on Odesa region, which damaged an infrastructure facility. Information about casualties is being clarified.
SBU confirmed the successful strike on the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez oil refinery in Perm. The plant with a capacity of 13 million tons per year supplies fuel to the Russian army.
The President of Ukraine informed his French counterpart about the details of the meetings in the United States. Zelenskyy offered France the assistance of Ukrainian specialists in extinguishing large-scale fires.
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.
The EU proposes to impose sanctions against over 1,600 companies that help Russia in the war against Ukraine. This is the largest sanctions package, which will increase the number of sanctioned entities by 50%.
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.
President Zelenskyy stated that the best way to honor Senator Graham's memory is to achieve what he fought for, including support for Ukraine. He is convinced that the US and Trump have the tools to prevent Russia from prolonging the war.
Andrii Sybiha informed Gideon Sa'ar about the intensification of Russian terror against civilian vessels. The parties agreed to maintain contacts at a high level.
The President of Ukraine confirmed the strike on the oil refinery and logistics center in Ryazan with long-range sanctions. Strikes were also carried out on the basing site of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea, an oil refinery in the Perm region, and an export terminal in the Rostov region.
As a result of hostilities, parts of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Kharkiv regions remain without electricity. Due to bad weather, 31 settlements in Zakarpattia, Kyiv, Sumy, and Dnipropetrovsk regions have been blacked out.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine on the night of July 29 struck the Ryazan refinery, the base of boats of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, a radar station in the Bryansk region, and more.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has created 500 technology companies that changed the dynamics of the war. He emphasized that Putin loses 30,000 soldiers every month, but does not want to end the war.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapatyi held his first telephone conversation with General Alexus Grynkewich. They discussed the vision of victory and the strengthening of operations in various domains.
Iran will purchase 300-400 Chinese QW-12 and FN-16 MANPADS worth $60-70 million. Deliveries are planned via Pakistan, although Islamabad denies involvement.
Iran promised a "retaliatory strike" after the drone attack in the Caspian Sea, considering Ukraine's Black Sea ports as targets. Diplomatic efforts, including a conversation between the foreign ministers, calmed the situation.
On July 28, 272 combat engagements took place at the front; the enemy carried out 87 airstrikes and used 9,383 kamikaze drones. The defense forces struck four areas of concentration of Russian invaders' personnel.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine, Trump and the Europeans want to end the war, but Putin does not. He emphasized the need for a tough response and sanctions.
On the night of July 29, Russia launched 80 attack UAVs against Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 65 drones, with 14 UAVs hitting 10 locations.
On June 29, FP-1 UAVs attacked the Ryazan oil refinery and the Wildberries logistics hub. Smoke is rising over the facilities, local authorities confirmed the attack on an industrial facility.
Russian troops lost 1,310 soldiers and 1,468 drones over the day of July 28. The total losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the war amount to over 1.44 million people.
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.
On the evening of July 28, Russian drones struck gas stations in the Sumy and Stepanivka communities. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties.
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.
The U. S. Senate voted for a bill on sanctions against Russian officials and tariffs for buyers of Russian oil. During a "procedural" vote, 75 senators expressed support for the document, while 11 were against
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with American senators at the US Capitol. He emphasized the need for air defense systems and interceptor missiles to protect against ballistic missiles.
