Ukraine
President Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's night attack with ballistic missiles and "Shaheds". One person died in Lozova, 10 were injured, including children.
Prosecutors reported suspicion to a man who promised to extend a disability group and facilitate travel abroad for $15,000. He was detained after receiving the money and faces up to 9 years in prison.
A mass poisoning of children has been recorded in a private camp in the Lviv region. 24 children aged 7-17 have been hospitalized with a preliminary diagnosis of acute intestinal infection.
Russian occupiers attacked settlements in the Kharkiv region 6 times, resulting in 10 people being injured, including 2 children. Three people died: a 55-year-old man in Lozova and two adults in the village of Lyman.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 7901/USD, which depreciated the hryvnia by 3 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.34/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.30/PLN.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 151 combat engagements over the past day, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy launched three missile and 72 air strikes, and carried out 6050 shellings.
UNN has compiled eight destinations for short trips around Ukraine that will allow you to change the scenery. Visit flooded monasteries, medieval fortresses and canyons.
According to the deputy head of the Russian Security Council, the statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry on lifting the moratorium on the deployment of intermediate and short-range missiles is a result of "the anti-Russian policy of NATO countries. "
Russia continues to issue passports in the occupied territories of Ukraine, using administrative leverage. In Luhansk region, the fee for a Russian passport has been canceled for stateless persons and orphans.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported significant losses of Russian troops on August 4. The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1120 soldiers, 2 cruise missiles, and 28 artillery systems.
On August 5, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with no precipitation in most of the territory. The air temperature will be 24-29°C, up to 34°C in the south, and 18-23°C with light rain in the Carpathians.
Russian Sberbank is expanding its influence in the occupied territories of Ukraine, integrating them into the Russian financial system. Sberbank's subsidiary, "SberMobile", has started operating in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, becoming the first Russian federal operator in these territories.
In Russia's Rostov region, the territory of the Tatsinskaya railway station caught fire after a UAV attack. This hub provides logistics for the Tatsinskaya oil depot and grain shipment.
Ukraine is considering interceptor drones as an affordable alternative to air defense missiles, whose stocks are depleted. President Zelenskyy stated the need for $6 billion to finance the production of 1,000 drones per day.
The crisis in the Russian real estate market and the curtailment of preferential mortgages make construction unprofitable. This directly affects the "restoration" of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, where instead of new housing, only facades for TV cameras remain.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that Trump's policy is pushing Russia towards negotiations with Ukraine. The next step will be secondary sanctions and tariffs against countries buying Russian oil.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR MOU) has obtained new evidence of the mass abduction of Ukrainian children from the occupied territories. The information has already been handed over to law enforcement agencies to facilitate the return of the children and bring those responsible to justice.
Russia has lifted the moratorium on intermediate- and short-range missiles, which is a formality. Iskanders have already been deployed in Crimea since 2019, when the US withdrew from the treaty due to Russia's violations.
Ukraine is preparing for the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Kyiv. The main topic of discussion will be the ratification of the free trade agreement between the two countries.
Russian authorities have seized thousands of apartments in the occupied territories of Ukraine, declaring them "ownerless. " The housing is systematically sold to Russians who receive preferential mortgages.
A poll showed that most Trump voters support a tough stance on Russia. This is due to Russia's unwillingness to conduct serious peace negotiations in Ukraine.
FC Kryvbas goalkeeper Ihor Omelchenko arbitrarily left the team's training camp in Slovenia and did not return to Ukraine. The club urges him to return to fulfilling his contractual obligations and has informed the UPL about the situation.
Vasyl Bodnar, Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, condemned the actions of Sejm deputy Roman Fritz, who called the slogan "Glory to Ukraine" Nazi. Bodnar emphasized that this slogan is a symbol of national spirit and Ukraine's defense.
Since the beginning of the day, 144 combat engagements have been recorded, the enemy has used 1575 kamikaze drones and carried out 4020 shellings. The most active enemy actions are observed in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions.
Deputy Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Takeshi Iwaya. The parties discussed the situation at the front, sanctions against Russia, and Japan's participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
The Office of the Prosecutor General opened criminal proceedings against Anatoliy Komar for illicit enrichment after a journalistic investigation. The SBI has already appealed to the NACP to monitor his lifestyle.
The USA and NATO are initiating a new PURL mechanism for the rapid supply of weapons to Ukraine. It provides for the financing of American arms supplies through voluntary contributions from member countries.
The Netherlands has allocated 500 million euros to support Ukraine as part of the PURL initiative. The package includes ammunition, artillery shells, and components for Patriot and HAWK air defense systems.
From January to July 2025, Gazprom exported 9. 93 billion cubic meters of gas to Europe, which is the lowest figure since the early 1970s. This happened after the loss of transit through Ukraine, which led to an almost twofold decrease in supply volumes.
Ukraine rescued a 13-year-old girl from the temporarily occupied territory. She reunited with her grandparents, whom she had not seen for over three years.