District police officer Ihor Samofalov died on August 1 as a result of an enemy UAV attack. He was 39 years old and had served for over 10 years.
From January to June 2025, 730 new retail outlets were opened in Ukraine. The largest number of stores is concentrated in Kyiv and the region.
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine recorded a record number of civilian casualties in June 2025. The Russian Federation increased the number of missile attacks tenfold compared to June 2024.
In Kyiv on August 1, a cyclist collided with another cyclist on Naberezhne Highway. Losing control, he fell onto the road and got under the wheels of a truck.
In Kyiv, pets, including a cat, parrots, a rabbit, and a dog, were rescued from a house destroyed by a Russian attack on July 31. SES rescuers found the animals on different levels of the building; some were frightened but alive.
In Vyshneve, a 73-year-old man was hit by the passenger train "Kyiv - Odesa" at an unauthorized crossing. He sustained back and leg injuries, and medics provided assistance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They discussed the consequences of Russia's brutal attack on Kyiv, increased drone production, financial needs, sanctions, and coordination with Donald Trump.
The investigation revealed that Anatoliy Komar, head of the Energy Customs, despite an official salary of UAH 90,000, uses a Mercedes S-Class, lives in an elite residential complex, and owns an estate worth UAH 70 million registered to his father-in-law. His 17-year-old daughter studies at a prestigious college in London.
A 57-year-old Kyiv resident is suspected of raping two girls aged 8 and 12. The court arrested the suspect without the right to bail until September 26, 2025.
Forecaster Natalka Didenko predicts dry and warm weather in most of Ukraine on August 2-3. Precipitation is possible in Rivne region, the Carpathians, the east, Dnipropetrovsk region, Zaporizhzhia, and Poltava region.
In July 2025, Ukrainians purchased over 6. 4 thousand new passenger cars, which is 1% more than last year. Toyota remains the leader, and the Chinese brand BYD is approaching it.
HUR employees identified and published data of a representative of the separate drone aviation brigade GROM "Kaskad". The corresponding brigade launches "Shahed" type drones on the territory of Ukraine and strikes civilian and humanitarian infrastructure, terrorizing the civilian population.
President Zelenskyy stated that in July, Russia used over 3,800 "Shaheds", almost 260 missiles, and over 5,100 KABs against Ukraine. He emphasized the need for additional pressure and sanctions against Moscow.
The number of victims of the Russian strike on Kramatorsk on July 31 has increased. 3 people died, 10 were wounded; search and rescue operation continues.
The death toll from the massive Russian attack on the capital on July 31 rose to 31 people. Search operations are ongoing, rescuers deblocked three more dead in Sviatoshynskyi district.
The former acting director of the Department of State Procurement of the Ministry of Defense has been notified of suspicion of embezzling over UAH 1 billion. He concluded contracts for catering for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, significantly overstating the cost of services.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv on July 31, the death toll rose to 28 people. Rescuers continue their work, having dismantled 70% of the destroyed structures.
The death toll from the Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of July 31 has reached 27 people. This was reported by the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko.
On the night of August 1, the Russian army attacked Bila Tserkva, causing large-scale fires at civilian enterprises. There are no casualties, and over 100 rescuers are eliminating the consequences.
In Kyiv, the bodies of 10 more victims, including a 2-year-old child, were recovered from under the rubble of a residential building. The total number of victims of the Russian strike has risen to 26 people, 3 of whom are children.
On August 1, hot, sunny weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine, with the exception of Zhytomyr, Rivne, and Khmelnytskyi regions. Air temperature will reach up to +32°C in the South.
US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit the Russian Federation after a visit to the Middle East. Previously, he met with Putin on April 25, 2025.
Ukraine initiates an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council due to the escalation of terror by Russia, which led to the death of 16 people and destruction in Kyiv. The meeting will take place on August 1.
Ukrzaliznytsia is introducing verification via Diia. Signature for purchasing tickets for three domestic routes starting August 1. This will help prevent speculation, but tickets are also available at separate ticket offices for passengers without new passports.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv, 16 people died. According to updated information, 159 people were injured.
Danish Ambassador Ole Mikkelsen visited the site of the Russian strike in Kyiv. The representative of the Kingdom of Denmark's diplomacy expressed deep condolences in connection with the tragic events that occurred on the night of July 31 and assured of his country's continued support for Ukraine.
The number of victims of the Russian attack on Kyiv is 15 people. Among the dead are two children, reported the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Tymur Tkachenko.
Patrol police officer Liliia Stepanchuk died in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv as a result of a Russian attack. Her body was recovered from under the rubble, the search for her father continues.
The number of victims of the Russian attack on Kyiv has increased to 15 people, and the search and rescue operation is ongoing. In total, 145 people were injured, including 14 children.
As a result of the Russian strike on Kyiv, the death toll has risen to 14 people, including one child. 132 people were injured, including 14 children.
