Ukraine
There are no official data on Iran's intention to strike Ukraine with missiles, but the weapons for such actions potentially exist, the CCD of the NSDC stated.
Forecaster Natalka Didenko predicts real heat in Ukraine at the end of July and the beginning of August. On July 29, short rains and thunderstorms are expected in part of the territory.
Head of Kharkiv OVA Oleh Syniehubov stated that information about the lack of operating gas stations on the highway from Kharkiv to Poltava does not correspond to reality. The region's fuel infrastructure operates normally without a fuel shortage.
46 Ukrainian prisoners of war who survived the explosion in Olenivka continue to be held in russia without proper medical care. Relatives have called on the authorities to take decisive action, reporting torture and fabricated sentences.
Law enforcement officers exposed two underground tobacco factories in Kharkiv and Lviv regions. More than 115,000 packs of cigarettes, 3.5 tons of tobacco, and equipment worth UAH 60 million were seized.
Trump, who previously believed that Ukraine would lose the war, is now impressed by the resilience of Ukrainians. He established good relations with Zelenskyy after meetings at summits.
Tatyana Navka, wife of Dmitry Peskov, challenges EU sanctions in court. She demands over 2 million euros in compensation.
U. S. President Donald Trump will deliver a speech at the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be present at the ceremony.
Due to enemy shelling, consumers in six regions remain without power, and due to bad weather — 228 settlements in five regions. No blackouts are forecast, although electricity consumption has increased by 6%.
Early intervention and rehabilitation of infants help to timely detect developmental disorders. At the Kyiv Perinatal Center, 279 children successfully underwent rehabilitation over the course of a year.
The court found six commanders of the Russian National Guard guilty of shelling the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in March 2022. Each was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
US President Donald Trump stated that the country has enough ammunition, despite reports of concerns about depleting stockpiles. He accused Biden of transferring a large amount of weapons to Ukraine.
In 2022, Russian occupiers committed a war crime, killing at least 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war in Olenivka. The victims were the defenders of Mariupol who left Azovstal.
In the village of Yizhivtsi, a man fired a shotgun at police officers during investigative actions. Two law enforcement officers are wounded, a special operation has been launched.
Over the past day, 227 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched a missile strike and 83 airstrikes. The losses of the Russian invaders amounted to 1,560 people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a separate meeting with Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, where they will discuss the peace process with Russia. A meeting between Zelenskyy and all 100 senators is also scheduled at the Capitol amid the consideration of a bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation.
The administration of U. S. President Donald Trump has informed Congress that it will not complete the spending of $400 million authorized for aid to Ukraine until the 2029 fiscal year. Congress criticizes the Pentagon for an extremely slow spending schedule.
On the night of July 28, Russia launched 131 drones at Ukraine, of which 107 were shot down or suppressed. Hits of 16 strike UAVs were recorded at 9 locations.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at 44. 8568 UAH, which is 5 kopecks higher than the previous day. The euro exchange rate rose by 10 kopecks to 51.0740 UAH.
In most of Ukraine on July 28, it will be cloudy with clearings, short-term rains and thunderstorms. The wind is northwesterly, daytime temperature 21-26°, in the southeast up to 29°.
Deputy Pentagon Director Travis Metz stated that Ukraine produces up to 7 million drones per year, while the US is only at the initial stage. The Pentagon's $1.1 billion program provides for orders of fewer than 200,000 unmanned aerial vehicles by February.
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that negotiations with Ukraine are ongoing, but time is running out. In exchange for the aircraft, Warsaw wants to obtain cooperation in the production of drones.
The Austrian government plans to increase the term of military service from six to nine months due to the changing security situation following Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Chancellor Christian Stocker stated the need to strengthen its own defense capabilities.
The occupation authorities in Zaporizhzhia have officially launched the transfer of land to participants of the "special operation. " This is part of a policy to consolidate Russian presence and change demographics in the temporarily occupied territories.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that military spending will be a priority of the Russian budget. Since 2022, the war against Ukraine has cost Russian taxpayers $746.6 billion.
The Cabinet of Ministers re-approved the draft of the new Customs Code and submitted it to the Verkhovna Rada. The document is key for adapting Ukrainian legislation to EU standards.
The Cabinet of Ministers instructed the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Finance to prepare a mechanism for state support of the book publishing industry, which is suffering losses due to Russian shelling. In July, 1.5 million books were destroyed, with damages amounting to hundreds of millions of hryvnias.
Polish law enforcement officers detained two individuals suspected of attacking Ukrainian citizens. The search for a third suspect is ongoing.
U. S. President Donald Trump will receive Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday for separate meetings. They will discuss the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The National Researcher System of Ukraine has received over 13 thousand applications for scholarships. The 2,650 best scientists will receive 10 thousand hryvnias monthly for two years.