Poland

The head of the main service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported a significant increase in the number of women applying for driver's licenses. This is due to martial law and the general desire of Ukrainians to have a driver's license.

The Rivne Court of Appeal changed the measure of restraint for Serhiy Lutsiuk from custody to bail in the amount of UAH 454,200. The former TCC executive is suspected of beating his subordinate and corruption.

The SBU collected evidence against collaborator Volodymyr Boyenko, who heads the occupation “DNR customs”. He ensures the transfer of military equipment from Russia to the eastern front of Ukraine, using former warehouses of the Donetsk customs.

The investigation into a former Ukrainian law enforcement officer who defected to Russia during the occupation of Kupyansk has been completed. He faces life imprisonment for treason and collaboration.

Four employees of the TCC and an employee of the Borshchiv City Council were served with suspicions of corruption, illegal detention and beating people. The suspects face 5 to 10 years in prison.

The National Bank estimated GDP growth in the second quarter of 2024 at 3. 7% and forecasts a slowdown to 3.1-2.3% in the third and fourth quarters. The reasons are the destruction of energy infrastructure and electricity shortages.

Ukrainian athlete Mykhailo Kokhan has qualified for the hammer throw final at the Olympic Games in Paris. In the qualification, he took second place in Group A with a throw of 77.42 meters.

Prime Minister Shmyhal reports $12. 4 billion in food exports from Ukraine in the first half of the year. The government is supporting farmers with grants, compensation, and soft loans, as well as helping with logistics and demining.

In July 2024, Ukraine imported 837. 8 thousand MWh of electricity, which is 2% less than in June. The largest share of imports came from Hungary (45%), followed by Poland (19%) and Romania (18%).

As of the end of July, 430 children were taken away from refugees from Ukraine abroad, most of them in Germany and Poland. The reasons vary from parental behavior that is unacceptable in Europe to health problems, and 65 children have already been returned.

russian oil companies have reduced drilling rates by 2. 5% compared to last year due to OPEC+ production cuts. russia is implementing two sets of cuts, but still produces more oil than agreed.

ARMA failed to sell Medvedchuk's yacht after two years of arrest in Croatia. The head of the agency, Olena Duma, delayed the process, starting the sale only a month before the end of the arrest.

European gas prices rose by 2. 2% due to escalation in the Middle East and fears of supply disruptions. Traders are concerned about stockpiling for the winter, despite well-filled storage facilities.

Russian troops attacked 17 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. They carried out 5 air strikes, 244 UAV attacks, 5 MLRS attacks and 194 artillery attacks, and damaged residential buildings.

Oppositionist Ilya Yashin released a photo after his release from prison. In the picture, he is with Vadim Ostanin and the leaders of the FBC, still in prison clothes.

On the sixth day of the Olympic Games in Paris, Serhiy Kulish won a silver medal in shooting. Ukrainian athletes competed in six sports, and Ukraine ranks 35th in the medal standings.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the country's important participation in a large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia, the United States, and European allies. The exchange included Russian oppositionists and NATO citizens detained in Russia.

There were 98 combat engagements over the last day. The enemy launched 2 missile attacks, 59 air strikes and 623 kamikaze drone strikes, and fired 3,412 times at Ukrainian troops' positions.

The head of the Kherson RMA warned of possible massive shelling along the Dnipro River on August 2, the day of the Russian Airborne Forces. Residents were urged to stay at home and be prepared to take cover.

The approaches to the aggregate plant in Vovchansk and the plant itself are under the fire control of the Defense Forces. There is no advance of enemy troops in the area, although the situation remains difficult and has signs of escalation.

The situation remains tense in the operational area of the “Kharkiv” military operation center. The enemy is conducting rotations, building up forces in the border areas and preparing for offensive actions in the directions of Hlyboke and Vovchansk.

US President Joe Biden announced the exchange of 24 prisoners between the US and Russia, including Americans and Russians. The exchange took place with the participation of Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, and Turkey.

Despite Euro 2024, beer sales in Germany were down 0. 6% due to weather and inflation. Breweries complain about rising costs, but non-alcoholic beer is gaining popularity.

Ivan Golyk, a 41-year-old veteran who lost both legs as a result of an injury, received modern prostheses at the UNBROKEN Center. The prostheses have electronic knee joints that allow for maximum reproduction of natural movements.

In the first half of 2024, agricultural trade between Ukraine and the EU increased by 5% to $8. 2 billion. Ukraine's trade surplus remained at $4.3 billion due to increased exports and imports.

The supreme audit institutions of Ukraine, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia have supported an international audit on the education of Ukrainian children in Europe. The audit will cover the issues of access to education, preservation of national identity and integration issues.

The Ukrainian president warned that without the support of its partners, Ukraine would not be able to hold the front line. Zelenskyy warned that in this case, Putin could seize part of the territory and move on to other European countries.

The director of the Paton Institute of Electric Welding said that the installation of the coat of arms on the monument had not been agreed with experts. The welds already show signs of corrosion.

The Vadym Stolar Foundation has started accepting applications for seasonal equipment for the military.

Russia has begun using new drones assembled by a “handicraft” method. According to Yermak, this indicates cheaper production and dependence on countries that help circumvent sanctions.