Dmitry Polyansky, Russia's representative to the UN, stated that Russian troops hit military targets in Kyiv on the night of July 31. He cynically accused Ukraine of deploying air defense systems in residential areas, while President Zelenskyy visited the destroyed building where 31 people died.
Ukrainian blogger Anna Alkhim announced her move to Dubai due to the security situation in Ukraine. She does not plan to return anytime soon but considers Kyiv the best city.
Poland is actively discussing the 47th military aid package and preparing the 48th and 49th. This will significantly strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the destroyed entrance of a nine-story building in Kyiv. He assured that the state would provide assistance and support to all victims of the Russian strike, which resulted in the death of 31 people and the injury of 179.
President Zelenskyy inspected the consequences of the Russian attack on Kyiv on July 31. He spoke with rescuers and residents, promising assistance to those affected.
A mission of the International Monetary Fund is expected in Kyiv at the end of August. Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko announced upcoming intensive negotiations and work on the 2026 budget.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva discussed cooperation. The discussion focused on the 2026 budget project and finding solutions to cover Ukraine's financial needs.
Donald Trump stated that the Russian army has suffered 112,500 losses and Ukrainian soldiers 8,000 since the beginning of the year. He called the war "Biden's war," not his own.
Russian troops attacked the train station in Sumy with two drones. The windows of train No. 45 Kharkiv – Uzhhorod were damaged, and passengers were promptly transferred to other carriages.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia's attack on Kyiv on July 31 is a slap in the face to peace efforts and the American side. He emphasized the need to increase sanctions pressure on Russia.
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.
