Ukraine
Ukraine has no laws regulating veteran entrepreneurship, unlike the United States. Veterans' businesses are developing thanks to the activity of veterans themselves, not government support.
In the Baryshivska community of Kyiv region, a tractor hit an RGO hand grenade while mowing grass. The driver was not injured, but the equipment sustained mechanical damage. The police opened a criminal investigation.
In Koryukiv district, a man shot his fellow villager twice with a hunting rifle during a quarrel. Police detained the suspect, who faces up to 15 years in prison for premeditated murder.
German brand Hugo Boss has sold its business in Russia to its wholesale partner Stockmann. The company has completely withdrawn from the Russian market due to the war in Ukraine, having fulfilled its contractual obligations to its partners.
In the first half of 2024, 87,655 children were born in Ukraine, which is 9% less than last year. For every newborn, there are three deaths, indicating a deep demographic crisis.
President Zelenskyy announced the arrival of F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine by posting a photo of the planes on Telegram. He called it the realization of Ukraine's defense needs and ambitions.
In Khmelnytskyi region, a criminal group that set fire to the official vehicles of the Defense Forces on the instructions of Russian intelligence was neutralized. The leader of the gang was detained and faces up to 10 years in prison.
The Mezhyhiria National Park has earned over UAH 2. 1 million in two weeks of operation as a state institution. Minister of Environment Ruslan Strilets announced plans to bring the park up to European standards.
In Kyiv, a conflict occurred between a soldier and a security guard of the Bulvar Fontaniv residential complex. The soldier fired shots in the air with a starter pistol, he was not injured and was handed over to the military unit.
In July, the share of cars with conventional engines in the new passenger car market in Ukraine fell to 63. 1%. Hybrids and electric vehicles grew in popularity, with MAZDA CX5 becoming the leader among gasoline models.
MP Ihor Murdiy said that he was offered to sign the resolution to rename Brovary to Brovari, but he did not agree.
The head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov, said that it is almost impossible to completely destroy Ukraine's energy system. According to him, Ukraine will not be able to completely disable the Russian energy system either.
Ukraine received the first tranche of direct budget support from the United States in 2024. The funds will help finance priority budget expenditures, including salaries for teachers, doctors and rescuers, and social benefits.
Ukrainian intelligence has confirmed the destruction of a Su-34 and an ammunition depot at the Russian airfield of Morozovsk. Space reconnaissance recorded damage to technical buildings and hangars at the air base, located 265 kilometers from the front.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has identified three fake web applications called Reserve+, allegedly created by Russia to collect personal data of Ukrainians. The Deputy Defense Minister urges to pay attention to the web address to avoid fraud.
The SBU detained 9 Russian agents who were collecting intelligence for missile strikes on Ukraine. The detainees include officials, managers and a student who operated in different regions of the country.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has identified attempts by russian propaganda to downplay the importance of F-16s for Ukraine. Theses about the ineffectiveness of the aircraft and threats of retaliation from russia are being spread.
Russian troops attacked Chernihiv region with mortars, artillery and FPV drones. There were 33 explosions in Novhorod-Siverska, Semenivska and Snova communities, with no civilian casualties.
UAV attacks and rocket attacks were reported in Kharkiv region, damaging civilian infrastructure in several districts. In Lozova district, a 47-year-old man was killed by an explosive device.
On August 5, Ukrainians will compete in shooting, diving, athletics, gymnastics, wrestling, and rowing. The day before, the national team won 3 medals in athletics, ranking 17th in the medal standings.
There were 124 combat engagements in the frontline. Most enemy attacks were repelled in the Pokrovske and Toretske sectors. The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck 14 times at Russian troop concentrations.
Russian occupants attacked Ukraine with 24 Shahed attack UAVs. All enemy drones were shot down by air defense forces in seven regions of Ukraine.
Rains with thunderstorms are expected in the eastern, southern and western regions. The temperature at night will be 12-20°, during the day 19-30°. In the Kyiv region, no precipitation, temperature at night 12-17°, during the day 22-27°.
It was on August 5, 1914, that a traffic control device appeared on one of the streets of the American city of Cleveland, in which red and green lights switched, and a sound signal sounded at the moment of switching.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports enemy tactical aircraft activity in the east.
Mali has severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine over the ISI's comments on the fighting in the north of the country.
Propagandists are spreading false claims about the intentions of the United States and Britain towards Ukraine. This is part of a campaign to demoralize Ukrainians and force them to surrender.
According to DeepState, enemy troops advanced in Pivnichne, Zalizne, Zhelanne, Serhiivka, Ivanivka, near Lysychne and Zhelanne. Ukrainian defense forces withdrew from the Stupky Holubovski-2 tract.
There were 103 combat engagements in the frontline, with the most active fighting in the Pokrovsk sector. The terrorist country launched 42 air strikes, used 515 kamikaze drones and fired 3400 times at Ukrainian positions.
In the capital, a fire broke out on Elektrotekhnichna Street and spread to a house. Rescuers extinguished the fire over an area of 250 square meters, no one was injured.