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A spokesperson for Poland's Ministry of Internal Affairs said that 95% of Ukrainian men of conscription age work legally and pay taxes. The ministry also reminded that those not working include wounded soldiers undergoing rehabilitation.
Lieutenant General Charles Costanza was dismissed from his position as commander of the U. S. Army’s V Corps in Europe. The reason is said not to be political motives.
U. S. intelligence has determined that the unmanned aerial vehicle found at Leipzig/Halle Airport near a Ukrainian An-124 belongs to Russia. The incident is being investigated as possible sabotage and a hybrid attack.
U. S. intelligence believes Putin may launch a limited attack on a NATO country, likely one of the Baltic states or Poland. This could happen to undermine the Alliance's unity if he is unable to save face in the war with Ukraine.
State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko explained that the 7,342 trucks registered in the “eQueue” are not physically standing near the border crossing points. The system allows drivers to book a crossing time, avoiding traffic jams.
Ukrainian and Polish services agreed on measures for the stable operation of the border due to the possible redistribution of freight flows. The parties agreed to strengthen coordination and increase the number of staff for customs clearance.
U. S. intelligence has changed its assessment, believing that Putin may launch a limited attack on a NATO country to test the alliance’s resolve. The threats range from cyberattacks to a small-scale ground invasion, with a timeframe extending to 2029.
In Gdańsk, a 37-year-old man beat up a Ukrainian and two Poles, shouting "Banderites. " The attacker was detained; he was drunk and did not have a driver's license. He faces up to 7.5 years in prison.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said that the issue of intercepting Russian missiles over Ukraine requires serious discussion. He stressed that it should not become hostage to domestic political infighting.
If it returns to power, the Law and Justice party will adopt a decision to deport Ukrainian men of conscription age without legal employment in Poland. The proposal envisages creating deportation centers to speed up the process.
Vilnius University climatologist Arūnas Bukantis stated that Europe is already experiencing its fourth heatwave this summer, which will not be the last. Temperatures in Western Europe reached 43 degrees, setting records for certain months.
Lithuanian border guards found an unfinished underground tunnel near the village of Latežeris. This is already the third such case in two weeks; the tunnel did not have an exit on the Lithuanian side.
A meeting of the Ukrainian-Polish working group on dignified burials was held in Lviv. The Polish side submitted a list of locations for further work in Ukraine.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death of volunteer Marek Rusek-Wolski, who was delivering aid to civilians in frontline territories. The tragedy occurred on July 27 in Kharkiv due to a Russian shelling.
In Wrocław, a court remanded an 18-year-old Ukrainian into custody on suspicion of attempted murder of a 30-year-old Polish woman. The woman was saved by doctors; the young man faces life imprisonment.
Russia has officially refused to participate in the 2027 Men's Volleyball World Cup, which will be held in Poland. The decision regarding the women's tournament has not yet been made, but the Russians will play in the Nations League.
The President of Ukraine stated that Russian drones are hunting people in Kherson and called on the world to cooperate. He emphasized that the Russian war must not spread to other countries.
Russia produces and uses ballistic missiles faster than the world can produce modern interceptor missiles. This imbalance forces a review of approaches to building the global security system.
Polish military aircraft intercepted a Russian reconnaissance Il-20 60 km from Łeba. No violation of Polish airspace was recorded; the aircraft was flying without a flight plan and with its transponder turned off.
In Wrocław, an 18-year-old citizen of Ukraine has been charged after a knife attack on a 30-year-old woman. The man pleaded not guilty and refused to give explanations; the prosecutor's office is requesting a temporary arrest.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a new international format that will unite the countries of the region around security, economy and tourism. The initiative was supported by the presidents of the European Council and the European Commission.
The Consulate General of Ukraine in Wrocław is monitoring the attack on three Ukrainians in the town of Kożuchów. The diplomatic mission condemns the violence and is ready to provide consular assistance to the victims.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Gdynia, a 76-year-old Pole who struck a 40-year-old Ukrainian woman twice on the head with a wooden cane has been detained. The prosecutor's office has opened a case; the incident is not preliminarily classified as a hate crime based on national enmity.
In Poland, the search for another fragment of the Russian Kh-101 missile has been resumed in Tarnawa-Kolonia. Laboratory analysis showed the need to find an additional fragment, for which special equipment for deep scanning was deployed.
In Gdynia, an unknown person twice struck a 40-year-old Ukrainian woman on the head with a wooden stick. The victim was hospitalized, her life is not in danger, the police are conducting an investigation.
The US is relinquishing leadership of the NATO Security Assistance Group in Germany, which coordinates military aid to Ukraine. The transition will take up to a year, but work with Ukraine will not be interrupted.