Ukraine
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.
On the first Sunday of August, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the new church calendar, the memory of the Protomartyr Stephen is honored, and according to the old one, the Prophet Elijah.
In children's camps in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, children are being forced to accept the Russian version of history. The occupation authorities distort Kyiv's role in the formation of Kyivan Rus to justify the invasion.
The President of Ukraine discussed with the UAE leader support in the field of Black Sea security. The parties also considered the implementation of bilateral projects.
Kseniya Baylo and Sofia Vystavkina won bronze medals at the European Aquatics Championships in synchronized 10-meter platform diving. For 17-year-old Vystavkina, this is her first medal at a senior European Championships.
President Zelenskyy stated that missiles for Patriot exist in the world and called on partners to make a political decision on their transfer. He emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia.
The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Moldova discussed infrastructure projects and border control. The parties agreed to seek solutions to speed up border crossing.
In Gdynia, a 76-year-old Pole who struck a 40-year-old Ukrainian woman twice on the head with a wooden cane has been detained. The prosecutor's office has opened a case; the incident is not preliminarily classified as a hate crime based on national enmity.
Minister of Education Andriy Butenko reported on the russian attack on the educational literature warehouse. Students will gain access to electronic versions of textbooks.
Ukraine and Great Britain discussed strengthening air defense, anti-ballistic projects, and the supply of Meteor missiles for Gripen aircraft. The meeting took place between the acting Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the Chief of the Defence Staff of Britain.
On August 2, 2026, Mercury will reach its greatest western elongation, allowing Ukrainians to observe the planet with the naked eye. The best time for observation is the morning of August 2 from Kyiv.
Since the beginning of the day, Russian troops have attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces 59 times. The occupiers showed the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk and Sloviansk directions.
On August 2, dry and hot weather is expected in Ukraine. In the western regions, short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible in places during the day.
The Prime Minister of Israel vetoed the transfer of systems that the US planned to protect Ukrainian civilians. The veto was justified by the terms of the joint production agreement.
Gladioli require a sunny location, regular feeding, and protection from thrips. The bulbs are dug up 35-45 days after flowering and stored at +4...+8 °C.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported numerous violations at the children's camp "Artek Zakarpattia". Unsanitary conditions, rotten food, mold in the shelter, and lack of proper safety were found.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys reported that the country's embassy in Kyiv was damaged as a result of a night Russian attack. Lithuania summons the Russian representative in Vilnius over this incident.
Over the past day, 243 combat engagements occurred on the front line. The enemy launched one missile and 75 airstrikes, using 226 guided aerial bombs.
At night, Russian troops struck the Kyiv region. Warehouse premises of an enterprise were damaged, three people were hospitalized.
Weapons without real testing make no sense, which is why Ukraine is currently testing weapons against future threats, believes Iryna Terekh.
The Russians launched 35 missiles at Ukraine, including 27 ballistic missiles, and 185 drones. Zelenskyy stated that due to a shortage of interceptors for the Patriot system, only one ballistic missile was shot down.
The US is relinquishing leadership of the NATO Security Assistance Group in Germany, which coordinates military aid to Ukraine. The transition will take up to a year, but work with Ukraine will not be interrupted.