Kharkiv

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressed concern over Russia's advance in Ukraine. The United States will continue to provide security assistance to Ukraine, noting the determination of Ukrainians and their ability to strengthen their positions.

The body of a 61-year-old man with traces of explosive trauma was found in Kupyansk district. A car with the body of a 61-year-old man killed by a mine explosion was found in Izium district.

There were 144 combat engagements in the frontline. The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 48 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector and stopped 12 attempts to break through near Chasovyi Yar. In Kharkiv region, fighting took place in the areas of Tykhy and Vovchansk.

There were 108 combat engagements in various sectors of the frontline. The most intense fighting continues in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy conducted 40 assault and offensive actions.

A new series of explosions has been reported in Kharkiv, probably outside the city. Earlier, the Air Force warned of possible launches of guided bombs by tactical aircraft in the Kharkiv region.

The Russian occupiers have resumed the use of K-51 aerosol grenades, prohibited by the Geneva Convention, in the Kharkiv region. Over the ten years of the war, more than 460 cases of the use of this weapon have been recorded, including at the Donetsk airport.

Street fighting continues in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region. Russian troops are trying to advance in some locations, but without success. Information about the seizure of the aggregate plant has no news value.

In Kharkiv, a series of explosions were heard, probably outside the city. The air force warned of guided bomb launches in Kharkiv region, and explosions were also reported in Kherson.

The General Staff reports 74 combat engagements along the frontline. The most active enemy attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where 32 attempts to storm Ukrainian positions took place.

A Russian intelligence agent who was collecting data for missile strikes on secret document caches was detained in Kharkiv. The spy worked in a bank and tried to get the information through an acquaintance in a government agency.

An 18-year-old man set fire to the car of a Ukrainian serviceman on a special order. The suspect received UAH 40 thousand for the crime, allegedly from Russian handlers.

The festival's total revenue reached UAH 100 million.

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov announced the need to install 141 energy generation facilities to decentralize the energy supply system. Currently, the city has 22 cogeneration units and 31 modular boiler houses.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported air defense operations against an enemy reconnaissance drone in Kharkiv region.

A 71-year-old man was wounded in Kupyansk as a result of shelling. In other districts of Kharkiv region, damage and destruction of private houses, outbuildings and a car were recorded.

There were 149 combat engagements in the frontline, 52 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy was most active near Novooleksandrivka, Zhelanne and Prohres, losing a lot of equipment in the Kurakhove sector.

On July 30, short-term rains are expected in the north and east of Ukraine, with winds of up to 20 m/s. Temperatures at night will be 11-20°, during the day 20-29°, warmer in the south.

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports on the work of air defense in Kharkiv region. The target is an enemy reconnaissance UAV.

There were 117 combat engagements in the frontline, the most active in the Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Toretske sectors.

On July 30, strong magnetic storms and winds of up to 20 m/s are forecast for Ukraine. The temperature will be +22+28°C, up to +29°C in the south, with possible rains and thunderstorms in the northern and central regions and Kharkiv region.

Fires broke out in the private sector in the village of Lozova, Chuhuiv district, as a result of hostile shelling. Rescuers extinguished the fire, but more than 100 poultry were destroyed, and there were no civilian casualties.

Zelensky said that Syrsky and the relevant commanders should present an updated structure of our air defense systems and new requests for partners.

Nine judges from the occupied Crimea were sentenced in absentia for treason. They betrayed their oath of office, took positions in the occupation courts and contributed to Russia's subversive activities against Ukraine.

There were 99 combat engagements over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 36 attempts to attack. Ukrainian defenders are holding back the onslaught and repelling the enemy's attacks.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting in Kharkiv region on the security and energy situation. The main focus was on preparing the region for the heating season and providing heat and electricity.

The President of Ukraine visited Dergachi, where he inspected the restored apartment buildings and talked to residents. The city has restored 18 houses, is working to rebuild an outpatient clinic, and is implementing projects to rebuild housing and hospitals.

The SBU detained six Ukrainians who were spreading calls in support of Russia's war against Ukraine. The detainees face up to 10 years in prison for justifying aggression and encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine visited the forward command post of the Special Operations Forces near Vovchansk. Zelenskyy awarded the military and discussed the development strategy of the Special Operations Forces with the command.

OTU Kharkiv reports that Russian troops are preparing for offensive actions near Hlyboke. The enemy is replenishing supplies, manning units, and reconnoitering routes of advance.

A fire broke out in the dormitory of the State Biotechnology University in Kharkiv. Firefighters rescued 2 people using a ladder truck and evacuated 10 other residents due to heavy smoke.