On August 1, 172 combat engagements took place at the front. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit seven areas of concentration of personnel and two enemy artillery systems.
In Kyiv, police discovered an entertainment event in the Holosiivskyi district on a Day of Mourning. Law enforcement conducted an urgent search, finding over 30 visitors and the administration, against whom administrative protocols were drawn up.
On the morning of August 2, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv and a number of regions of Ukraine. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of the threat of ballistic weapons from the northeastern direction.
Russian troops carried out 579 strikes on 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. 60 reports of damage to apartments and houses were recorded.
On August 1, the Russian army lost 1010 servicemen and a number of equipment. The total enemy losses since 24.02.22 have exceeded one million people.
On Saturday, August 2, most regions of Ukraine will be without precipitation. This will be due to a field of increased atmospheric pressure, and only in the far west of the country are local short-term rains with thunderstorms expected. During the day, most regions are expected to have +24…+29 degrees Celsius.
US President Donald Trump has offered Russia and Ukraine a way out of the conflict, warning of "measures" if ignored. The countries must sign a peace agreement within 10 days, otherwise the US is ready to act.
On August 2, Ukraine commemorates fallen paratroopers and victims of the Roma genocide. International Pony Day, International Blues Day, and International Twins Day are also celebrated.
US President Donald Trump does not rule out a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin within 10 days before the end of the term for settling the war in Ukraine.
The European Union called on the UN Security Council to increase pressure on Russia to end the war against Ukraine. An EU diplomat recalled war crimes and condemned the support of the Russian Federation by third countries.
Senator Lindsey Graham stated that US President Donald Trump seeks peace with Russia, but will not tolerate jokes. Graham emphasized that Trump is unlike his predecessors and will not allow capabilities to be exaggerated.
The woman collected coordinates for massive missile and drone attacks on Odesa, targeting military facilities. She was detained, communication devices were seized, and she was convicted of treason.
The National Cybersecurity Coordination Center of Ukraine is working on creating a regional cyber alliance. The goal is to counter cyber threats, primarily from the Russian Federation, and to strengthen cooperation in information exchange.
On August 1, 2025, 130 combat engagements took place at the front, the enemy carried out 49 air strikes and used 1394 kamikaze drones. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are repelling attacks and exhausting the potential of the occupiers.
The US and European NATO countries are creating a new mechanism for supplying military aid to Ukraine using funds from European members of the Alliance. Ukraine will form lists of needs for $500 million, and NATO allies will decide who will pay for or donate items from the list.
Dmitry Polyansky, Russia's representative to the UN, stated that Russian troops hit military targets in Kyiv on the night of July 31. He cynically accused Ukraine of deploying air defense systems in residential areas, while President Zelenskyy visited the destroyed building where 31 people died.
Ukrainian blogger Anna Alkhim announced her move to Dubai due to the security situation in Ukraine. She does not plan to return anytime soon but considers Kyiv the best city.
Poland is actively discussing the 47th military aid package and preparing the 48th and 49th. This will significantly strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
The number of evacuated passengers from Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions significantly increased in July. This is due to the approaching front line, with the main evacuation directions being western Ukraine.
Personnel changes have taken place in Ukrainian ministries, new deputy ministers have been appointed. The Cabinet of Ministers' representative in the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers' state secretary have also been reappointed.
Andriy Yermak commented on Donald Trump's statement about the deployment of two nuclear submarines. This was a response to Dmytro Medvedev's threats of war with the USA.
President Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a draft law to protect and rehabilitate Ukrainian soldiers after captivity. The assistance will cover illnesses acquired in captivity and will be equated to assistance for illnesses sustained during service.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak announced the return of a group of children, including a 15-year-old girl who was bullied for her pro-Ukrainian stance, and a 4-year-old girl with her 8-year-old brother. Also returned was a 17-year-old young man who was threatened with mobilization into the Russian army.
US President Donald Trump announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines. This was a response to Dmitry Medvedev's statements about a possible war with the US.
60-year-old actor Maxim Glotov, a native of Odesa, was found dead in his Moscow apartment on August 1. He had stopped responding to calls a few days prior.
A mission of the International Monetary Fund is expected in Kyiv at the end of August. Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko announced upcoming intensive negotiations and work on the 2026 budget.
Donald Trump stated that the Russian army has suffered 112,500 losses and Ukrainian soldiers 8,000 since the beginning of the year. He called the war "Biden's war," not his own.
Russian troops attacked the train station in Sumy with two drones. The windows of train No. 45 Kharkiv – Uzhhorod were damaged, and passengers were promptly transferred to other carriages.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia's attack on Kyiv on July 31 is a slap in the face to peace efforts and the American side. He emphasized the need to increase sanctions pressure on Russia.
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak discussed with his Japanese counterpart Masataka Okano Russia's military cooperation with North Korea. The parties agreed on regular information exchange and coordination of positions in the field of defense technologies.
