Ukraine

The State Bureau of Investigation has handed over another batch of property belonging to Medvedchuk and Kozak's relatives worth about UAH 400 million to the ARMA. Businesses, real estate, equipment and land plots associated with the suspected high treasonists were seized.

Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with mortars and artillery. Six explosions were recorded in Novhorod-Siverska and Semenivska communities.

The government plans to raise the military tax for mobile operators to 5%. Operators consider this a step backwards in terms of accessibility and warn of a possible rise in prices.

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov announced the need to install 141 energy generation facilities to decentralize the energy supply system. Currently, the city has 22 cogeneration units and 31 modular boiler houses.

Ukrainian athletes will compete in 9 sports at the Paris Olympics on July 30. Olha Kharlan won a bronze medal in fencing on July 29, opening the medal count for the Ukrainian national team.

Yuriy Boyko said that Ukraine has entered a period of relative energy balance. According to him, the next three months may pass with minimal restrictions or no power outages at all.

In a conversation with his Iranian counterpart, French President Macron warned against further support for Russia's war in Ukraine. He also called on Iran to stop escalating its nuclear program and release the French hostages.

There were 149 combat engagements in the frontline, 52 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy was most active near Novooleksandrivka, Zhelanne and Prohres, losing a lot of equipment in the Kurakhove sector.

On July 30, short-term rains are expected in the north and east of Ukraine, with winds of up to 20 m/s. Temperatures at night will be 11-20°, during the day 20-29°, warmer in the south.

Poland has applied to the International Court of Justice to join the case of Ukraine against russia over allegations of genocide. The country justifies its legal interest by its obligations under the Genocide Convention and the provision of assistance to Ukraine.

A fire broke out at a market in Zaporizhzhia, engulfing a metal pavilion and two trucks. Thanks to the quick actions of the rescuers, the fire was extinguished, and there were no casualties.

In the temporarily occupied territories, the terrorist country has organized festivals to assimilate participants. The events are aimed at erasing national identities and fostering loyalty to the putin regime.

The National Security and Defense Council reports on the intensification of the russian information campaign before the heating season. The enemy is spreading fakes about the “black winter” and the failure of winterization to sow panic among Ukrainians.

According to DeepState, the enemy advanced on the frontline near Spirne, Rozdolivka, Tymofiivka, Prohres, Kostiantynivka, in Pivnichne and Zalizne.

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

Elina Svitolina has won a strong-willed victory over Jessica Pegula with a score of 2:1 in the second round of the 2024 Olympic tennis tournament. In the next round, the Ukrainian will meet Wimbledon 2024 champion Barbora Krejcikova.

There were 117 combat engagements in the frontline, the most active in the Pokrovske, Kurakhove and Toretske sectors.

In Novyi Buh, a brush fire spread to the yard, engulfing a shed. The 92-year-old owner suffered burns while trying to extinguish the fire. Rescuers extinguished the fire over an area of 530 square meters.

On July 30, strong magnetic storms and winds of up to 20 m/s are forecast for Ukraine. The temperature will be +22+28°C, up to +29°C in the south, with possible rains and thunderstorms in the northern and central regions and Kharkiv region.

The invaders fired 14 times at the border areas of Sumy region. 47 explosions were recorded in 7 communities, grenade launchers, mortars, artillery and FPV drones were used.

Fires broke out in the private sector in the village of Lozova, Chuhuiv district, as a result of hostile shelling. Rescuers extinguished the fire, but more than 100 poultry were destroyed, and there were no civilian casualties.

Ukrainian fencer Olha Harlan won a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. In the third place match, she defeated Choi Sibin of the Republic of Korea with a score of 15:14.

President Zelenskyy met with business representatives in Poltava region. He thanked entrepreneurs for their contribution to the economy and promised to strengthen the region's air defense.

Ukrainian gymnasts scored 254. 761 points in the men's team all-around final at the 2024 Olympics. The team took fifth place, behind Japan, China, the United States and Great Britain.

Minister of Education Oksen Lisovyi said that Ukrainian schoolchildren are two years behind the curriculum. The Ministry of Education is developing programs for quality education of different categories of students in the context of war.

The President of Ukraine thanked the United States for two $1. 7 billion military aid packages. They include critical air defense ammunition, electronic warfare equipment, and other equipment for Ukraine's defenders.

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba congratulated the new Minister of International Relations of South Africa Ronald Lamola on his appointment. They discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries and important bilateral and international issues.

Zelensky said that Syrsky and the relevant commanders should present an updated structure of our air defense systems and new requests for partners.

Ukrainian defense forces attacked traction power substations in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The strikes caused power outages in several areas and are aimed at undermining the enemy's military and economic potential.

MPs propose to set July 28-29 as the Days of Mourning for Azov fighters killed in Olenivka. The draft resolution has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, MP Maria Mezentseva said.