On July 29, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, with winds increasing to 15-20 m/s. The temperature at night will be 11-23°, during the day 21-34°, the warmest in the east and south.
On the night of July 29, 2024, Ukraine repelled a terrorist attack. The defenders destroyed one X-59/X-69 guided missile and 9 Shahed-131/136 drones over three regions.
July 29 is the Day of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Special Operations Forces perform complex combat missions, are NATO-certified, and participate in key operations to defend Ukraine.
In the city of Ovruch, Zhytomyr region, a fire broke out in an apartment, killing the owner, born in 1948.
Ukrainian tennis player Diana Yastremska has won the first round of the 2024 Olympics. She defeated Brazilian Laura Pigossi in three sets, taking revenge for her defeat in Bogota in 2022.
There were 97 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most intense ones in the Pokrovsk sector.
The President of Ukraine praised the actions of the 25th and 95th Brigades at the front. Zelenskyy also thanked the 9th Department of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine for ensuring the long-range capability of the Ukrainian army.
A fight broke out between groups of strangers in Arcadia in Odesa. The police detained seven people aged 20-23, they face up to 5 years in prison for hooliganism.
Carsten Linnemann, CDU Secretary General, proposes to abolish financial assistance to Ukrainian refugees who do not work officially. He believes that the current basic income system is unfair and needs to be changed.
Poland's deputy foreign minister suggested that Hungary should withdraw from the EU and NATO and form an alliance with Putin because of its constant criticism of these organizations. He also recalled Hungary's blocking of EU funds for Poland.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces attacked the Saki military airfield in occupied Crimea. Satellite images confirm the destruction of one Su-30SM and possible damage to another aircraft.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a peace plan by the end of November. The plan includes negotiations with various countries on the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
NPC Ukrenergo announced stabilization blackouts on July 29 from 16:00 to 23:00 throughout Ukraine. The Energy Minister said the power system was ready for winter despite the threat of Russian attacks.
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostiuk won her debut match at the Olympic Games, defeating New Zealand's Lula Sun. In the next round, Kostiuk will meet the winner of the match between Clara Buehrel and Kateryna Siniakova.
On July 29, a cold atmospheric front will cross Ukraine, bringing rain and thunderstorms to some regions. Strong northwesterly winds with gusts of up to 15-20 m/s are expected, and the air temperature will drop.
F-16 fighters will arrive in Ukraine in the coming weeks, but their number will be insufficient to have a significant impact on the course of the fighting. The planes will initially be used primarily to strengthen air defense rather than for ground attacks.
The military police will be responsible for maintaining discipline, conducting operational and investigative activities, and investigating war crimes. Its creation is necessary because Ukraine is the only country engaged in intense hostilities without such a force.
The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine spoke to the graduates of the Kyiv School of Economics. Budanov emphasized that the war will end, but new important tasks will arise, and called on young people to be leaders.
The condition of water bodies in the temporarily occupied Kherson region is critical. The water is unsuitable for domestic, agricultural and bathing needs, which poses serious risks to public health.
On July 28, 73 combat engagements were registered in the frontline. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 16 attacks and 12 combat engagements are still ongoing.
General mobilization is underway in Ukraine, which may also apply to men under 25 under certain conditions. The CCC explains the legislation and refutes myths about the illegality of such a draft.
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina defeated Japanese player Moyuka Uchujima in the first round of the 2024 Olympics. The match ended with a score of 6:2, 6:1 in favor of Svitolina in 62 minutes.
Russian troops shelled Nikopol, hitting two high-rise buildings. Eight people were injured, including two children. Rescuers provided assistance and evacuated the victims.
Ukrainian tennis player Angelina Kalinina refused to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games due to a sore throat.
On July 28, hourly power outage schedules will be applied in Ukraine from 18:00 to 22:00. The country's power system continues to experience a capacity shortage due to hostile attacks and infrastructure damage.
President Zelenskyy reported that Russia had used about 700 guided aerial bombs and more than 100 attack drones against Ukraine in the past week. He emphasized the need to strengthen air defense to protect Ukrainians.
Rebels in Mali have captured mercenaries of the Wagner PMC and offer to hand them over to Ukraine as a sign of solidarity.
Over the past day, 129 combat engagements were registered. The enemy launched 2 missile and 74 air strikes, making 4,883 attacks. Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.
During a night attack on July 28, 2024, Ukrainian defenders destroyed an X-59 guided missile and 7 Shahed-131/136 strike UAVs. Almost all air targets were shot down over Odesa region.
Switzerland refused to transfer to Ukraine the profits from frozen russian assets in its banks. This decision is explained by Swiss law and the country's international obligations.
