Ukraine
President Zelenskyy reported that the night attack by the Russian Federation was calculated to overload air defense, and Kyiv became the main target. As a result of the strike, a child died, 80 people received assistance, 64 were injured, including 9 children.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv, the number of victims has increased to 88 people. Seven people died: five in the Sviatoshynskyi district and two in the Solomianskyi district.
Protesters gathered in Kyiv near the Verkhovna Rada in Mariinsky Park. On this day, the parliament will consider bill No. 13533 regarding NABU and SAPO.
Yurii Ihnat, spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reported cases of Russia using jet drones that appear as cruise missiles. He also spoke about the features of Iskander-K cruise missiles, which are difficult to intercept due to their low flight altitude.
In Kyiv, half of the apartments in the building were destroyed as a result of the impact. Rescuers are communicating with a man under the rubble, giving him water.
Dmytro Medvedev responded to Donald Trump's words about "dangerous territory" and the "dead economies" of India and Russia. He ridiculed the US president and hinted at nuclear war.
Kyiv suffered a double attack: first by kamikaze drones, including jet "Shaheds", and then by missiles. Among the injured are nine children, which is the largest number for a night since the beginning of the war.
As a result of the Russian attack in Kyiv, nine children were injured, which is the largest number in one night since the start of the full-scale war. Among the victims is also a six-year-old boy. In total, six residents of the capital died.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the destruction of 288 drones and 3 missiles out of 317 launched. 5 missile hits were recorded, one of which was a residential building in Kyiv, and 21 UAV hits.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 193 combat engagements over the past day, most of which took place in the Pokrovsk, Northern Slobozhanskyi, and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched 70 air strikes, dropped 122 guided bombs, and carried out 5557 shellings.
From January to June 2024, 250,000 more people left Ukraine than returned. In total, over 3 million Ukrainians have not returned during the full-scale war.
The Verkhovna Rada will not be able to consider draft law No. 13439-3 on budget amendments. A new draft law No. 13573 has been registered, which provides for an increase in defense sector expenditures by UAH 412.3 billion, including monetary support for military personnel and the purchase of weapons.
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using over 300 drones and 8 missiles. Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Kyiv regions were affected, with casualties and injuries.
The enterprise produces communication equipment for the Russian army and is under sanctions from the EU, USA, Canada and other countries.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 7662/USD, strengthening it by two kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.14/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.28/PLN.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has updated data on enemy losses. Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1070 servicemen, 1 tank, and 16 artillery systems.
Today, July 31, the Verkhovna Rada will convene for a session, where the first item on the agenda will be bill No. 13533 concerning NABU and SAPO. The Committee on Legal Policy recommended adopting it as a basis and in its entirety.
On July 31, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in some parts of Ukraine, with no precipitation in the rest of the territory. Severe heat up to 36 degrees is expected in Luhansk region.
An air raid alert was declared for the second time overnight in Kyiv and a number of Ukrainian regions due to the threat of ballistic missiles. Russia launched missiles heading towards Kyiv.
In Slovenia, a road accident involving a minivan and a truck occurred on the highway, killing five foreigners. Presumably, four of them are citizens of Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the day, 159 combat engagements have been recorded on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the occupiers tried to break through the defense 49 times, using 1292 kamikaze drones.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed defense cooperation with the Association of Finnish Defense and Aerospace Industries. Ukraine invited Finnish companies to an international defense forum and expressed interest in Finland's experience in building shelters.
President Zelenskyy heard the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Budanov, on Ukrainian operations. There were also reports from the head of the SBU, Malyuk, and the Commander-in-Chief, Syrskyi.
In July 2025, Russia recorded 1470 internet shutdowns, an unprecedented figure. Disruptions have become regular and large-scale, affecting dozens of regions.
Oil prices rose after Donald Trump's statement about introducing measures against Russia and tariff threats to countries trading Russian oil. Brent futures rose to $72.09, and WTI to $69.97.
18 EU member states have expressed interest in receiving loans worth 127 billion euros under the SAFE defense instrument. The SAFE program will allow mobilizing up to 150 billion euros in investments, Ukraine expects investments in its defense.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi emphasized moving the training process underground due to the threat of strikes. In addition, he called for an immediate response to air raid sirens and the appearance of reconnaissance drones.
Dozens of delegates boycotted the speech of Valentina Matviyenko, head of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, at the conference of parliamentary speakers in Geneva. They left the hall in protest against the aggressor and in support of the people of Ukraine.
Heavy rains and squally winds have swept across a number of regions of Ukraine, leaving hundreds of settlements without power. The SES is working to eliminate the consequences of the natural disaster, calling on citizens to be careful.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that mobilization is proceeding according to plan, with most Ukrainians consciously responding to summonses. To increase trust in the work of the TCC, the implementation of body cameras is planned.