State Border of Ukraine
Border guards detained a 19-year-old woman who attempted to take 3 kg of psychotropic substances, concealed in nine tins formerly containing stewed pork, to Moldova at the "Starokozache" border crossing point.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned the violation of airspace after a drone crashed in the village of Crocmaz. She called it a direct consequence of Russia's war, which threatens people's lives.
Ukrainian troops are strengthening their positions in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone by setting up checkpoints, trenches, and anti-drone nets. This is related to its proximity to Belarus and the risk of new attacks.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported that, as of today, 488 people have been notified of suspicion in 384 proceedings concerning corruption in the defense sector. A total of 530 indictments have been sent to court, while losses from illegal procurement amount to UAH 3.9 billion.
Traffic to certain crossing points on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border in Odesa region has been restricted due to Russian strikes. Entry into Moldova is possible through two crossing points, while exit is possible through only one.
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.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister visited Ukraine for the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The parties discussed Russia's strikes, the blocking of grain corridors, and cooperation in the energy sector.
An illegal surrogacy program for foreigners that led to the deaths of two newborns was uncovered in Kyiv. The director of the medical center was notified of suspicion.
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.
EU interior ministers expressed full solidarity with Spain following the influx of migrants into Ceuta. Of the approximately 72,000 people who crossed the border, 70,000 have already been returned to Morocco.
At least 99 people died and dozens went missing after a mass crossing of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Hundreds of people gathered near the border to find their loved ones.
State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko reported that the enemy plans an incursion into Chernihiv region to distract the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Currently, there are no active actions by Russians near the border, but fortification of positions is ongoing.
Residents of Dnipropetrovsk and Kyiv regions tried to illegally cross the border with Moldova in a Volkswagen, breaking through the barriers. During detention, they resisted and inflicted bodily injuries on a border guard.
The State Border Guard Service and the State Tax Service have signed an agreement on automated electronic information exchange. The new mechanism will allow tax officials to track Ukrainians' trips abroad to combat tax evasion.
The SBU struck three oil refineries in Ufa and four radar stations in the Krasnodar region. These facilities are used to supply the Russian army with fuel and to detect aerial targets.
Latvian Minister of the Interior Jānis Dombrava announced the closure of the border with Belarus. A failure of information systems occurred at the Paternieki border checkpoint, making border control impossible.
US President Donald Trump compared the flow of migrants to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta to an invasion. He stated that the Spanish government does not know what to do due to poor management.
According to the Ministry of Interior of Spain, 37,000 migrants returned to Morocco. Of the 60,000 who entered the enclave, about 23,000 remain.
Russian occupiers have almost abandoned mass assaults, using infiltration of small groups. The spokesperson of the OSGV stated that the enemy's main goal in the Kharkiv region is to create a buffer zone, not an offensive on the city.
Polish military were unable to intercept the Russian Kh-101 cruise missile due to a legislative requirement for visual identification of the target. The missile flew about 100 km deep into the country and exploded in the Lublin Voivodeship.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reported contacts with European leaders regarding the violation of the country's airspace by a missile during Russia's attack on Ukraine. The leaders expressed full solidarity and readiness to help.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk convened a coordination group after a violation of the country's airspace by a Russian Kh-101 missile during a massive attack on Ukraine. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the incident.
A Polish portal published a video of an unidentified object falling in a voivodeship bordering Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that a Russian Kh-101 missile violated Poland's airspace.
On the night of July 27, the Defense Forces struck an export terminal in Rostov-on-Don, causing a fire. Strikes on enemy targets in southern Ukraine also continue.
Ukrainian forces struck an export terminal 250 km from the front line and oil facilities 1300 km from the border. The President stated that the long-range sanctions plan has been implemented.
President Zelenskyy reported successful strikes by the Defense Forces on Russian targets. Among the targets were an enterprise in Kirov, an oil refinery in Tyumen, a logistics facility in Yekaterinburg, and a warehouse in Rostov-on-Don.
A Russian attack drone with real-time control channels crossed the border of Romania, a NATO country. The spokesman of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine suggests that this could have been intentional.
The border agencies of four countries signed a declaration on supporting the integration of Ukraine and Moldova into the EU. The document provides for strengthening cooperation in the field of security and the implementation of European standards.
President Zelenskyy confirmed the operation of "long-range sanctions" against logistics facilities and an oil depot in the Moscow region. Also in the Black Sea, two tankers and four dry cargo ships were hit.