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.
In Poland, a minibus with Ukrainians crashed into a truck. The driver died on the spot, 6 passengers were injured, two in serious condition. The cause of the accident is believed to be the bus driver's negligence.
The SBI opened a criminal investigation into the negligence of the ARMA leadership. The situation with Medvedchuk's yacht confirmed the validity of the investigation due to ARMA's delays in its implementation.
Russian troops launched rocket attacks on the Bashtanka district of Mykolaiv region, causing grass fires. They also shelled Kutsurubska and Ochakivska communities. There were no casualties.
Over the past day, Russian troops attacked 10 localities in Zaporizhzhia region, launching 408 attacks. The shelling resulted in one person being wounded and damage to residential buildings and infrastructure.
Aider Abduraimov, 20, lost in the 1/8 finals to Bulgarian Javier Ibanez in the 57 kg weight category. Only Oleksandr Khyzhnyak will represent Ukraine at the 2024 Olympics in boxing.
A man who threatened to blow up an apartment on Chornovil Avenue was detained in Lviv. He was removed from the windowsill, and law enforcement officers are now working with him.
On August 1, Poland launches Operations SAFE PODLASIE and EASTERN ZORZA on its eastern border. The goal is to counter illegal migration from Belarus and strengthen air defense in response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Russia has begun using new Gerbera drones, which are a cheaper alternative to Shaheds. They have a simple design and can be used to track Ukrainian air defense and gather information.
кussian occupants launched a drone attack on public transport in Kherson, damaging two buses of private carriers on routes 8 and 48, no information on injuries.
Starting from August 1, 2024, tickets for some flights to Poland will be sold only with verification through Diia. Signature. This is a temporary solution to combat ticket resellers during peak travel periods.
A former employee of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine will be tried for a publication that ridicules Ukraine's independence. He faces up to 3 years in prison for humiliating the national honor and dignity of Ukrainians.