Ukraine
On August 3, World Watermelon Day is celebrated and the memory of the victims of the Yazidi genocide is honored. In Ukraine, according to the new calendar, the Venerables Isaac, Dalmatius and Faustus are commemorated.
Propaganda materials about the war have been officially included in the unified Russian language textbooks for grades 10-11 and college students. The Center for Countering Disinformation stated that this is another proof of the transformation of Russian education into a conveyor belt for the ideological indoctrination of youth.
Ukrainian rowers won 5 medals at the 2026 European Championships. The only gold was brought by Anna Sheremet in para-rowing.
Belarus has begun forming the 37th separate airborne assault brigade near Gomel, 40 km from the Ukrainian border. Commander of the Special Operations Forces Oleksandr Illiukevych announced the recruitment of a battalion and support units.
In the temporarily occupied Kherson region, there has been no stable electricity and water supply for months, and farmers suffer from fuel shortages. The occupation administration limits itself to bureaucratic decisions and does not propose effective measures.
A combined unit of the State Emergency Service arrived in the Gironde department to eliminate a large-scale forest fire. Ukrainian specialists will work in the most difficult areas, representing the largest international team.
OPEC+ and allies agreed to increase oil production in September due to the impassability of the Strait of Hormuz. This is the sixth consecutive increase amid the war with Iran.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi convened an emergency meeting due to the intensification of russian attacks on vessels carrying agricultural products. A comprehensive set of measures to support the industry is being prepared, including financing through banks.
The EUNAVFOR MED Irini mission inspected the tanker "Toa Payoh" under EU sanctions. The vessel was not detained, but documents are being examined for possible seizure.
House of Representatives member Mike Turner announced negotiations on broader access for Ukraine to Patriot technologies. He called on President Trump and the Pentagon to speed up aid due to daily missile strikes on civilians.
Yevhen Khmara discussed with pilots the readiness to repel attacks and the provision of ammunition. The Ministry of Defense will focus on increasing the supply of Ukrainian interceptor drones.
In the city of Kozuchów on the evening of August 1, three Ukrainians were attacked on the premises of a hostel; the victims sustained bodily injuries. The police are investigating the incident, the attackers have not been detained.
President Zelensky stated that Ukrainian pilots are training in Sweden, and soon "Gripens" will appear in the sky. Work with France on the supply of "Rafale" fighters is ongoing.
In Omsk, the Gazpromneft-ONPZ oil refinery was attacked, likely by FP-1 drones. Authorities canceled the city day concert; there is no official confirmation of the attack yet.
Former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili announced the creation of his digital avatar based on artificial intelligence. He plans to use it for public activities while he himself remains in custody.
Ukrainian drones attacked 13 energy infrastructure facilities in occupied territories. Since the start of the "Crimean switch off" operation, 177 targets have been hit.
On August 3, hot weather will persist in Ukraine, with temperatures up to 38 degrees in the southern regions. In the west and north, short-term rains with thunderstorms will occur in places during the day.
Since the beginning of the day, 52 combat engagements have occurred on the front. The most attacks were repelled in the Pokrovsk direction, where the occupiers tried to push back Ukrainian soldiers 15 times.
The one-time assistance "School Student's Package" for first-graders in 2026 has not yet been launched in "Diia"; the service is under development. The payment of 5,000 hryvnias will become available later, applications will be accepted until November 1.
Dimitar Stoyanov stated that the aircraft are needed only as a source of spare parts. The opposition accused the government of trying to pit Bulgaria's security against support for Ukraine.
Fire Point chief designer Denys Shtilerman stated that Ukraine will not receive Patriot interceptor missiles in the near future. He believes that US statements about converging positions are preparation for pressure, not mediation.
Ukrainian military struck the Saratov Oil Refinery and the Engels military airfield at night. President Zelenskyy confirmed the strikes on strategic facilities of Russia.
The United States has begun work on transferring licenses to Ukraine for the production of Patriot missiles, but the process is at an early stage and is being hampered by political decisions. Certification of supply chains may take 3-6 years, so Ukraine has better prospects in the European Freyja project.
Over the last week of July and the beginning of August, 16 regions of Ukraine suffered Russian strikes. The occupiers launched about 1,900 drones, nearly 1,600 aerial bombs, and 144 missiles.
Russian troops shelled the border areas of Sumy region 90 times in a day. A woman was killed, 8 civilians were injured.
On August 1, 234 combat engagements took place at the front. The enemy carried out two missile strikes with 31 missiles and 91 airstrikes dropping 298 guided aerial bombs.
The Russians attacked Ukraine with 133 strike UAVs of various types. The defense forces shot down 109 drones, and hits by 24 UAVs were recorded at 19 locations.
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will not join street actions in his support, but does not condemn the protesters. He does not plan to go into opposition to Zelenskyy during the war.
During the day of August 1, Russian troops lost 1,500 soldiers and 1,788 UAVs in the war against Ukraine. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 02.08.26 amount to 1,449,120 personnel.
On Sunday, August 2, dry and hot weather up to +35° is expected in Ukraine. Light rain is forecast only in the Volyn, Lviv, Zakarpattia, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.