War in Ukraine
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.
As a result of over 40 Russian attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region on August 2, 2 people were killed and 3 were injured. In the Synelnykove district, a house was damaged; in the Nikopol district, enterprises and shops were damaged.
DeepState analysts reported that the net increase in enemy-occupied territory in July amounted to 36 square kilometers. The Russians' goal of occupying the entire Donetsk region by 2026 is unrealistic; at the current pace, they will have no chance even by 2027.
As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia on August 2, the number of injured rose to 31, including two children. Rescuers extinguished fires and provided psychological support to 50 people.
OPEC+ and allies agreed to increase oil production in September due to the impassability of the Strait of Hormuz. This is the sixth consecutive increase amid the war with Iran.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements took place. The enemy used 6,595 kamikaze drones and 190 guided aerial bombs.
As a result of strikes with guided aerial bombs in Zaporizhzhia, 23 people were injured, including two children. Rescuers extinguished the fires, buildings and cars were damaged.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi convened an emergency meeting due to the intensification of russian attacks on vessels carrying agricultural products. A comprehensive set of measures to support the industry is being prepared, including financing through banks.
In Odesa, an unknown person opened fire on TCC employees during mobilization. Four servicemen were wounded, one was hospitalized.
Russian troops struck residential areas of the regional center with guided aerial bombs in the evening. One person is reported dead and 21 wounded, including two minors.
The EUNAVFOR MED Irini mission inspected the tanker "Toa Payoh" under EU sanctions. The vessel was not detained, but documents are being examined for possible seizure.
Russian troops dropped eight aerial bombs on Zaporizhzhia, resulting in the death of a 71-year-old woman and injuries to 18 people. Among the victims are two minors, two in serious condition.
House of Representatives member Mike Turner announced negotiations on broader access for Ukraine to Patriot technologies. He called on President Trump and the Pentagon to speed up aid due to daily missile strikes on civilians.
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.
In the city of Kozuchów on the evening of August 1, three Ukrainians were attacked on the premises of a hostel; the victims sustained bodily injuries. The police are investigating the incident, the attackers have not been detained.
Russia destroyed 37 filling stations of the Naftogaz Group in 7 months of 2026, some of which could not be restored. Since the start of the aggression in 2014, the network has lost 123 filling stations.
President Zelensky stated that Ukrainian pilots are training in Sweden, and soon "Gripens" will appear in the sky. Work with France on the supply of "Rafale" fighters is ongoing.
In Omsk, the Gazpromneft-ONPZ oil refinery was attacked, likely by FP-1 drones. Authorities canceled the city day concert; there is no official confirmation of the attack yet.
In Zaporizhzhia, the number of wounded as a result of the enemy attack has risen to 11. Doctors assess the condition of two women as moderate.
Head of Zaporizhzhia OVA Ivan Fedorov reported a strike on Zaporizhzhia with a guided aerial bomb. Preliminary, there are casualties.
A Russian attack on a critical infrastructure facility in Poltava region caused a leak of a dangerous chemical substance. Rescuers from the State Emergency Service sealed the damaged containers and eliminated the threat.
Ukrainian drones attacked 13 energy infrastructure facilities in occupied territories. Since the start of the "Crimean switch off" operation, 177 targets have been hit.
Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with a guided aerial bomb, hitting a private residential area. One person died, another may be under the rubble, two wounded.
Since the beginning of the day, 52 combat engagements have occurred on the front. The most attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk direction, where the occupiers tried to push back Ukrainian soldiers 15 times.
After the Russian air strike on the Central District of Kherson on August 1, the number of wounded increased to 19. Another woman died as a result of the attack with three guided bombs.
Dimitar Stoyanov stated that the aircraft are needed only as a source of spare parts. The opposition accused the government of trying to pit Bulgaria's security against support for Ukraine.
Ukrainian border guards shot down a Russian ZALA Z-20 drone at an altitude of 6,858 meters. This is the highest confirmed interception among units in Chernihiv region.
Fire Point chief designer Denys Shtilerman stated that Ukraine will not receive Patriot interceptor missiles in the near future. He believes that US statements about converging positions are preparation for pressure, not mediation.
As a result of a Russian strike on the outskirts of Kharkiv on August 2, one person was killed. The fire has been contained, and a sweep of the area is ongoing.