War in Ukraine
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.
In Odesa region, the number of victims as a result of the russian attack on a civilian transport infrastructure facility has increased to 13. Four have been hospitalized, one in serious condition.
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.
IAEA experts inspected 13 substations, assessing the consequences of Russian attacks. The mission found unprecedented risks to the nuclear safety of Ukraine and Europe.
Since the beginning of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 51 times. The enemy is most active on the Kostiantynivka direction, where 18 attacks have been recorded.
The volume of cash in circulation in Russia increased by 2. 543 trillion rubles over six months. The CPD explains this by the loss of public trust in the state due to the war.
In Kryvyi Rih district, three people died as a result of a Russian attack on a gas station, including an 8-year-old boy. Six wounded were hospitalized, the fire was extinguished.
In Odesa region, as a result of a russian strike on a transport infrastructure facility, 10 people were preliminarily injured. A building, cars and buses were damaged, the fire has been extinguished.
In July 2026, the business activity expectations index stood at 50. 1 points. Optimism is supported by international aid and consumer demand.
Prosecutors notified 11 individuals of suspicion for illegally accruing additional payments to accountants of a military unit. They falsely indicated participation in combat operations on the Zaporizhzhia direction, although they did not perform tasks.
Four members of a criminal group are suspected of embezzling budget funds through controlled enterprises. The state suffered damages of over 3.8 million UAH.
Russian troops attacked SES sappers during demining in the Zaporizhzhia district. Two rescuers sustained injuries and received medical aid.
Russia struck the transport infrastructure of Odesa region and civilian vessels in the ports of Greater Odesa and the Danube region. As a result of the shelling, 10 people were injured, they are receiving medical assistance.
As of August 1, the Convention on International Access to Justice has entered into force for Ukraine. Ukrainians have gained simplified access to free legal aid in 28 member states.
Prosecutors have sent to court the case of two participants of the "DNR", who are accused of torturing and sexually assaulting a civilian woman in the "Izolyatsia" prison in Donetsk.
As a result of the Russian drone attack on Chernihiv, two people were injured. Fires broke out at an enterprise and in dry vegetation, which were extinguished by rescuers.
Law enforcement officers exposed an organized group that supplied low-quality coal to schools and hospitals during winter blackouts. Eight participants were notified of suspicion of embezzlement of budget funds.
The enemy attacked the transport infrastructure of Odesa region, a fire broke out as a result of the shelling. Six people were injured, three of them hospitalized.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine on the night of August 3 struck military targets in Crimea and the Russian Federation. A repair base, logistics warehouses, a UAV training site, and a communication node were hit.
As a result of hostilities and shelling of energy facilities, some consumers in six regions are temporarily without electricity. Restoration work is ongoing, no restrictions are forecast.
The GUR confirmed the strike on two radar facilities of the occupiers in Crimea. The operation was carried out by special forces "Group 13" using Magura naval platforms.
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 the Vladimir region of the Russian Federation, a drone struck a Wildberries warehouse, causing a fire. The company confirmed the attack on a key logistics hub.
On the night of August 3, Russia attacked Ukraine with 181 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 163 drones, with 14 UAVs hitting 13 locations.
Over the day of August 2, the Russian army lost 1,390 military personnel and 1,657 drones. The total losses of the Russian Federation since the beginning of the war have exceeded 1.45 million people.
The Russian Orthodox Church has officially approved prayers about war, including a mandatory prayer "for Holy Rus'" asking for victory for the Russian Federation. The CPD emphasizes that the Russian Orthodox Church has become a propaganda institution of the Kremlin.
The Telegraph reports that the departure of Keir Starmer and the inability of Emmanuel Macron to run in the next elections create a leadership vacuum in the "coalition of the willing. " This could lead to a change in Europe's support for Ukraine, especially given the possible rise in influence of pro-Russian candidates.
Propaganda materials about the war have been officially included in the unified Russian language textbooks for grades 10-11 and college students. The Center for Countering Disinformation stated that this is another proof of the transformation of Russian education into a conveyor belt for the ideological indoctrination of youth.
In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, there has been no stable electricity and water supply for months, and farmers suffer from fuel shortages. The occupation administration limits itself to bureaucratic decisions and does not propose effective measures.
Democratic senators are blocking the bill on sanctions against Russia due to concerns over expanding Trump's tariff powers. Republican Rand Paul also opposed it, calling tariffs destructive to the global economy.