Ukraine

According to weather forecaster Natalia Didenko, the air temperature in Ukraine will rise again on August 12. The heatwave will cover the southern, central and northern parts of the country, but night temperatures will be lower than in July.

Kyiv region received 12 school buses from the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic for 8 communities. More than 600 children will be able to use these buses for transportation to school starting in the new school year.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security has drafted a bill to resolve a conflict regarding the mobilization of men aged 18-25. The draft law bans conscription of this category.

Today, there will be no scheduled power outages, but 96 settlements in 4 regions are without power due to the weather. The Ministry of Energy urges people to use electricity sparingly, especially during peak hours.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine congratulated the Air Force on its professional holiday. He noted their effectiveness in repelling missile attacks and the rapid development of new equipment from Western partners.

Russia was preparing to transfer missiles and military equipment to the Houthis in Yemen, but refused due to diplomatic pressure. ISW believes that Russia is seeking to use Iran to indirectly confront the West.

Forecasters warn of an extreme level of fire danger in most regions of Ukraine on August 4. Rains are expected in the north and west, with daytime temperatures of up to 27°C and sometimes up to 32°C.

Over the 2. 5 years of war, the Ukrainian Air Force destroyed more than 8,000 enemy air targets. Ukrainian pilots have flown over 20,000 combat missions, most of them involving the combat use of air defense systems.

Ukrainian athletes will compete in 7 sports at the Paris Olympics on August 4. The day before, the Ukrainian women's saber fencing team won the first gold medal of the Games.

The President congratulated the Ukrainian Air Force on its professional holiday. Zelenskyy noted significant successes in destroying Russian equipment and announced further strengthening of the Ukrainian Air Force's capabilities.

Over the last day, 140 combat engagements were registered at the frontline. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovske, Toretske and Kupyanske sectors, with the occupants losing 1150 troops and 5 tanks.

The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 5 Shahed-131/136 drones in four regions.

The Air Force was, in fact, the first to take the brunt of the enemy attack, as enemy aircraft tried to establish their dominance in the Ukrainian sky at any cost. Since the beginning of the war, 363 enemy airplanes, 326 helicopters, 13057 operational and tactical UAVs, and 2410 cruise missiles have been destroyed in the skies over Ukraine.

In July 2024, the general fund of the state budget received UAH 118. 2 billion. Personal income tax and military duty amounted to UAH 19.9 billion, accounting for every sixth hryvnia of budget revenues.

In the village of Ilkivka, Vinnytsia district, a 44-year-old man was covered with soil while cleaning a 10-meter well. Rescuers pulled him out without serious injuries, and he refused hospitalization.

The Ukrainian Air Force reports enemy tactical aircraft activity in the east.

There were 102 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy is advancing most actively in the Pokrovsk sector, where 34 battles took place, 27 of which were repelled and 7 are still ongoing.

Enemy tactical aviation activity was detected in the northeast.

Ukraine's women's sabre fencing team won the team tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Olga Kharlan, Olena Kravatska, Alina Komashchuk and Yulia Bakastova brought Ukraine its first gold medal at the Olympic Games in Paris.

Protests broke out in Venezuela after Maduro was declared the winner of the election. The presence of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group was spotted, raising concerns about Russian interference in the country's internal affairs.

British police have charged two more men with arson at a Ukrainian business in London linked to russia. The 22-year-old and 19-year-old suspects are charged with aggravated arson, and one is also charged with weapons possession.

Ukraine's President expressed gratitude to the military for the attacks on airfields, oil refineries and logistics in Russia. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirms strikes on the Morozovsk airfield and oil depots in Russia.

President Zelenskyy announced the evacuation of 30 Ukrainians from dangerous areas of Lebanon. Among the evacuees are women and children who are already safe in Poland.

The DIU and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized the evacuation of 30 Ukrainians from Lebanon due to the deteriorating security situation. The evacuees, including 21 women and 9 children, arrived in Poland and are receiving the necessary assistance.

The President of Ukraine said that the war must be ended on Ukraine's terms. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for long-range strikes against the Russian occupiers to ensure a just end to the war.

Ukraine's energy sector has stabilized the situation, but is preparing for the challenges of the fall and winter. Various scenarios are being considered, including possible attacks on the power system, and a working group with international partners has been set up.

Over the last day, 76 combat engagements took place in various frontline areas. The enemy attacked most actively in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk sectors, and also carried out air strikes in Kharkiv and Sumy regions.

The Odesa CCC explained the conflict on Pirogovska Street. Representatives of the center stated that they acted legally, preventing the illegal removal of a person liable for military service from the territory of the institution.

A photo of the body of a Ukrainian prisoner with signs of torture has been posted online. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the ICRC and the UN to record human rights violations by Russia.

Ukrenergo reports that there are no plans to cut off power in Ukraine on August 4. The company urges to use powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00.