Ukraine
Russian troops launched an air strike with four guided aerial bombs on a correctional colony on July 28, 2025. As a result of the shelling, 17 convicts were killed, 42 were wounded, the dining hall was destroyed, and other buildings were damaged.
PrJSC "Azot", owned by sanctioned businessman Dmytro Firtash, paid over 43 million hryvnias in taxes that it tried to conceal from the state. The enterprise understated the value of exports and overstated the price of imported gas, which led to tax evasion.
The President signed Law 4498-IX, which expands the circle of family members of fallen servicemen who are entitled to financial assistance, including dependents. The law provides for payments in cases of death in captivity, disability, or partial loss of working capacity.
The SBU and the Prosecutor General's Office prevented an FSB assassination attempt on Serhiy Filimonov, commander of the 108th separate battalion "Wolves of Da Vinci". The Russian special service recruited a resident of Dnipropetrovsk region, blackmailing him with a fabricated case of treason, and forced him to monitor the military and prepare for his elimination.
Law enforcement officers identified the Russian commander who, in March 2022, ordered to shoot civilian cars in the Kyiv region. As a result of this crime, 22 people died, including a child, and 37 more were recognized as victims.
In the first 5 months of 2025, Ukraine imported 539 buses worth 25. 9 million US dollars. Among them, 161 were new and 378 were used, with Turkey and Poland being the largest suppliers, respectively.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 7997/USD, which means a one-kopeck devaluation. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.69/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.43/PLN.
On the night of July 29, drones attacked the railway in Salsk, Rostov Oblast, which serves as a logistics hub for transferring resources to the front. This could slow down the actions of the Russian army.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements were recorded at the front, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy launched 90 air strikes and carried out 5922 shellings, involving 3859 kamikaze drones.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell after the US-EU trade deal, which averted a full-scale trade war. The market awaits the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and negotiations between the US and China.
The Aerospace Association of Ukraine positively assessed the authorities' readiness for dialogue regarding the Defence City bill. The Association emphasizes the need to consider market proposals to preserve the aircraft manufacturing industry.
Kyiv "Dynamo" will play the return match of the 2nd qualifying round of the Champions League against Maltese "Hamrun Spartans" on July 29 at 21:00 at the "Lublin Arena" stadium in Poland. In the first match, "Dynamo" won confidently with a score of 3:0.
On July 28, Russian troops lost 1050 soldiers, 4 tanks, and 2 cruise missiles. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 29.07.25 are estimated at 1,051,300 personnel.
On Tuesday, July 29, rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, significant in places. Strong heat up to +38° is forecast in the south and southeast of the country.
On the night of July 28-29, 2022, Russia committed a terrorist act in the Olenivka colony, where about 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed and about 140 were wounded. In Ukraine, July 29 is the Day of Remembrance for Fallen Soldiers of the Special Operations Forces.
Analysts believe that Putin will not make concessions in the war, as this would question the expediency of the military campaign in the eyes of Russian society. The Kremlin is actively building domestic support for the war, portraying Russia as a country fighting the West.
Children from the "naval cadet classes" of the Kherson region were taken to St. Petersburg to participate in a naval parade, which was canceled. The trip was organized by Dmitry Medvedev.
Russian UAVs attacked Buryn community in Sumy region, destroying a shop and damaging houses, cars, and a cultural center. One saleswoman was injured and received medical assistance.
Since the beginning of the day, 131 combat engagements have taken place at the front, the enemy actively attacked in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions. The occupiers carried out 1376 kamikaze drone strikes, five missile strikes, and 70 air strikes.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed to prepare draft laws that will grant more rights and opportunities to Ukrainians released from captivity. This decision was made after a meeting at the Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War, where issues of rehabilitation and the return of Ukrainians from captivity were discussed.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Tetiana Berezhna as the temporary acting Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications. Her key task is to ensure the financing of the cultural sphere and cooperation with donors.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called US President Donald Trump's words about shortening the "deadline" for Putin to conclude a peace agreement an "extremely significant statement. " Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia is doing everything to disrupt peace efforts and prolong the war, and Ukraine is ready to work with Trump to end it.
President Zelenskyy reported the successful downing of "Shaheds" with interceptor drones during Russia's night attack on July 28. In total, 309 Russian drones and 2 missiles were shot down, with "Kinzhal" missiles not reaching their targets.
US Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin was mistaken in his calculations regarding Donald Trump. He emphasized that the Kremlin's inability to negotiate indicates a lack of desire to end the war, and Russia's allies must be held accountable.
Ukraine increased booking capacity of the Trans-Balkan gas route by 2. 6 times, which expands access to resources from the southern direction. The cost of transportation through this corridor decreased by 25%, opening new opportunities for supply diversification.
The Russian government has decided to close 20 checkpoints on the border with Ukraine from August 1. This applies to 13 road and 7 railway checkpoints, including those that, after Russia's annexation, "ceased to be on the border with Ukraine."
Five Ukrainian citizens, including a family with two children, were injured as a result of a regional express train derailing in Germany. All Ukrainians are undergoing examination, their lives are not in danger.
Dmytro Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, threatened war with the USA in response to Donald Trump's statement about 10-12 days for an agreement with Ukraine. He noted that every new ultimatum is a step towards war with Trump's country.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhiy Tykhyi, criticized Valentina Matviyenko's participation in the conference in Geneva, stating that her place is in the dock. He emphasized her responsibility for crimes of aggression and called for avoiding handshakes.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine discussed military support with Latvia and Spain. Latvia transferred UAVs and 42 Patria 6x6 APCs, Spain helps with air defense and military training.