Prosecutors informed a man about suspicion who threatened to send intimate photos of a girl. He demanded $10,000 for silence.
Polish special services and police advocate for the reintroduction of the visa regime with Ukraine. This is due to the detention of a Ukrainian citizen on suspicion of cooperating with Russian special services and preparing an attack.
The Vienna District Court allowed Naftogaz to encumber over 20 Russian real estate properties in Austria for over 120 million euros. This is part of the enforcement of an arbitration award for over 5 billion US dollars for illegally seized assets in Crimea.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian S-300 air defense system with a high-precision strike in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region. This reduces the enemy's firepower and its ability to shell Ukrainian positions.
The Kyiv Prosecutor's Office has filed a lawsuit to invalidate the contract for the construction of a section of the Podilskyi Bridge across the Dnipro. The cost of the works increased from 1.7 billion to 3.5 billion hryvnias, and the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine found anti-competitive concerted actions by the tender participants.
The court chose a pre-trial restraint for the head of the Mukachevo RAA in the form of detention with the possibility of bail exceeding UAH 30 million. He is a defendant in a corruption case during the procurement of drones and EW equipment.
In Khmelnytskyi region, the court sentenced two drivers, due to whose fault an 11-year-old girl died in 2019. One of the drivers exceeded the speed limit, the other failed to yield, which led to a collision and the child's death.
Greenhouse cucumber prices in Ukraine increased by 16% over the week due to limited supply and high demand. Sellers are maintaining high prices despite the approaching new harvest.
The State Aviation Service of Ukraine granted the right to accompany the repair of Mi-8 combat helicopters to AAL Group Ltd from the UAE, which is associated with the Russian defense concern. This decision raises concerns about national security and access to sensitive information.
During peaceful protests near the Ivan Franko Theater, related to the NABU and SAP bill, provocations were recorded. Unknown individuals burned flags, but the organizers of the protest distanced themselves from these actions.
A senior inspector of Kyiv Customs has been charged with abuse of office. He cleared ATVs at an undervalued price, causing budget losses of almost UAH 1 million.
As of July 31, watermelon is the sales leader, followed by plum and nectarine. Melon prices are rising, while apples and grapes are getting cheaper.
On August 5, temperatures in Ukraine are expected to range from +24 to +34 degrees. Rains with thunderstorms will occur at night in the west, and during the day, localized precipitation is likely in the Carpathians, Zhytomyr region, and Vinnytsia region.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully attacked the fuel and lubricants base of Sochi airport in Krasnodar Krai. A strong fire broke out at the facility, where Russian army aviation was also stationed.
SBU drones attacked the Saki military airfield in Crimea. A Su-30SM aircraft was destroyed, another one and three Su-24s were damaged, and an aviation weapons depot was hit.
Peskov stated that the preparatory work for the meeting between Putin and Zelensky has not yet been completed. Putin considers the meeting possible after all issues are resolved at the expert level.
Expert Vitaliy Begma said that Russians are adding a flammable mixture to "Shaheds" to intensify fires. Ukraine has learned to combat these drones, which are not as dangerous as ballistic missiles.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is growing due to rising temperatures. Ukrainians are urged to consume electricity sparingly, especially from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
At the Krakovets border crossing point, the processing of passenger cars and buses for exit from Ukraine has been temporarily suspended due to a malfunction of the electrical transformer. Entry into Ukraine is proceeding as usual, and cargo transport is also being processed.
The speed of Patriot air defense system supplies to Ukraine depends on how soon the US provides Europe with a replacement for this type of weapon. Six European countries have about two dozen such systems, their price is about $1 billion per battery.
Serhiy Prytula and Kateryna Sopelnyk became parents to a son, Mark. The child was born on August 1, on the day of mourning for those killed in Kyiv as a result of the Russian attack.
The SAP and NABU have notified six members of an organized criminal group involved in a corruption scheme during the procurement of UAVs and EW systems of suspicion. Among the suspects are the former head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration, a people's deputy, the head of the city military administration, the commander of a National Guard military unit, as well as the beneficiary and director of the UAV manufacturing enterprise.
The Head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee, Olena Shuliak, stated that over 90% of housing is rented unofficially due to high taxes. Discussions are underway regarding changes to tax regulations to bring the market out of the shadows.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the use of women in assault operations by the Russian army has been recorded. The "Spartan" brigade published a video featuring a woman in military uniform.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine announced an open competition for the position of head of the State Customs Service. The government also approved a medium-term plan for customs reform, which is part of the National Revenue Strategy until 2030.
An air raid alert has been declared in Ukraine for the third time this morning. The reason was the repeated take-off of a Russian MiG-31K, a carrier of the aeroballistic Kinzhal missile.
On the night of August 4, Ukraine was attacked by 162 UAVs and an Kh-47 M2 "Kinzhal" missile. Air defense forces shot down 161 enemy targets, one hit was recorded.
The SBU detained an agent of Russian intelligence in the Dnipropetrovsk region. He adjusted enemy air attacks and transmitted the geolocations of the military unit.
Vyacheslav Zadorenko, head of the Derhachi Military Administration, refuted fakes about the capture of the Hoptivka checkpoint. Ukrainian military eliminated more than ten occupiers, the point is under the control of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
In Ukraine, 18,277 new companies were registered in the first half of 2025, but 6,653 businesses ceased operations. The net increase is 11,624 companies, which is the lowest figure in the last five years.
