Ukraine
Naftogaz Group has concluded its first agreement on the purchase of Azerbaijani gas with SOCAR Energy Ukraine. The test gas supply is being carried out via the Trans-Balkan corridor through Bulgaria and Romania.
On the night of July 28, Russia attacked Ukraine with 324 drones and 7 missiles, including 3 "Kinzhal" missiles. Ukrainian air defense shot down 309 drones and 2 cruise missiles, "Kinzhal" missiles did not reach their targets.
Russia has depleted its vast stockpiles of Soviet-era weapons, leading to a reduction in supplies from military depots to the front lines to 2022 levels. The country is increasingly dependent on supplies from China, North Korea, and Iran to support its defense industry and army.
The US is conducting a global force posture review, which could lead to a reduction of American troop presence in Europe by up to 30%. Germany, which hosts the largest number of American service members, anticipates changes in America's posture, but there are no specific commitments regarding US plans yet.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 7824/USD, which means a devaluation of one kopeck. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.98/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.51/PLN.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 158 combat engagements over the past day, with over a third occurring in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy carried out 86 airstrikes, dropped 132 guided aerial bombs, and used 4413 kamikaze drones.
US President Donald Trump was ready to allow Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to take Crimea and several eastern regions of Ukraine, as well as remove the issue of Ukraine's NATO membership from the agenda in exchange for ending the war. This was reported by Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger.
Russia launched direct passenger flights from Moscow to Pyongyang, which will operate once a month. This step deepens cooperation between the countries, which includes military aid and ammunition supplies.
On July 27, Russian troops lost 1,000 soldiers and 4 tanks. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 28.07.25 are estimated at 1,050,250 personnel.
On Monday, July 28, cloudy weather with clearings, significant rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine. The air temperature will range from 23° to 38° Celsius.
July 28 marks World Hepatitis Day, which focuses on prevention and treatment, and World Nature Conservation Day, which calls for a careful attitude towards the environment. Orthodox believers also honor the memory of the holy apostles Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, and Parmenas.
On the night of July 28, Poland scrambled fighter jets due to a Russian missile strike on Ukraine. This was a preventive measure to ensure the security of Polish airspace.
Russian forces have increased the intensity of armored vehicle use in tactical attacks since early July 2025, conducting smaller mechanized assaults. This follows a decrease in their use during the winter of 2024-2025 and the absence of company-sized mechanized assaults since April 2025.
Hundreds of propagandists from the Russian Federation have arrived in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine to work in children's camps. Their goal is to destroy the self-identification of Ukrainian children through propaganda lectures and the imposition of Russian ideologies.
Since the beginning of July 27, 118 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, the enemy launched 58 air strikes, using 86 guided aerial bombs. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian soldiers neutralized 80 occupiers and destroyed four vehicles, one motorcycle, three unmanned aerial vehicles, one satellite terminal, and one UAV control antenna.
Protests took place in Tbilisi against the participation of Russians in the World Fencing Championship. Citizens marched to the hotel where Russian athletes are staying, 17 of whom hold military ranks.
In August, the bone marrow transplantation department will resume operation at the Kyiv hospital "Okhmatdyt". This is a key area of pediatric oncohematology, and reconstruction work is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
The drone production plant in Russia's Alabuga is significantly expanding, as evidenced by satellite images showing dozens of new buildings. This expansion will accommodate up to 40,000 workers, indicating a significant increase in UAV production, including Shahed drones and their cheaper versions.
On July 27, an earthquake with a magnitude of 2. 9 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Poltava region. Tremors were registered in the area of Stari Sanzhary at a depth of 7.1 km.
In the first half of 2025, 68,595 marriages were registered in Ukraine, 14,411 of them in Kyiv. This is 6% less than in the same period of 2024, but 15% more than in 2023.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with military and civilian medics, awarding them state honors. He also familiarized himself with the work of the medical unit and specialized transport for evacuation.
Alina Komashchuk won a bronze medal at the World Fencing Championships in Tbilisi, which was her first individual medal at a world championship. The Ukrainian athlete defeated several strong opponents, losing in the semifinals to a Polish sabre fencer.
The American-German company Auterion will supply Ukraine with 33,000 AI-powered drone strike kits by the end of the year. This delivery, part of a $50 million Pentagon contract, will transform ordinary drones into autonomous combat platforms.
On July 27, Russian troops shelled Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region. As a result of attacks in Nikopol region, a 54-year-old man was injured, and damage to housing and infrastructure was recorded.
President Zelenskyy and European Commission President von der Leyen discussed the anti-corruption bodies bill, which is to be adopted next week. Ukraine continues reforms to receive financial assistance and synchronizes sanctions against the Russian Federation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that initiates a large-scale reform of ARMA, which provides for changes in asset management and strengthening control. This step opens the way for Ukraine to receive 600 million euros in financial assistance from the EU.
On July 27, 89 combat engagements took place on the Russian-Ukrainian front, of which 28 attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk direction, where one battle is still ongoing. The enemy also launched air strikes and shelling on border settlements.
Ukraine has imposed sanctions against over 90 Russian companies that extract rare earth metals for the Russian military-industrial complex. Additionally, 18 packages of European sanctions have been synchronized, targeting the shadow tanker fleet and 53 individuals and legal entities.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron. The parties discussed defense needs, including strengthening air defense, supplying SAMP/T and Crotale missiles, and financing the production of Ukrainian drones. They also discussed the training of Ukrainian pilots on "Mirages" and Ukraine's European integration path.
The updated Cabinet of Ministers summarized the first week of work, identifying key priorities: the development of domestic prosthetics, the expansion of defense production, and simplifying life for businesses. The government plans to launch grants for bionic prostheses and scale up the production of explosives in Ukraine.