Two men in military uniforms broke into a house in Odesa, tied up a couple, and stole $8,500 and 50,000 hryvnias intended for their son's treatment and burial. The police detained the suspects, and part of the stolen money was recovered.
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.
The UN's World Meteorological Organization stated that the El Niño phenomenon is rapidly intensifying and will cause extreme weather events. The UN Secretary-General urged countries to accelerate the fight against climate change.
In the village of Soimy in Zakarpattia, three cars collided, resulting in 13 people being injured, including four children. The drivers were sober, and the police have launched an investigation.
Iran's Foreign Ministry warned the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and Cyprus against the inadmissibility of using their territories for an attack. Iran reserves the right to legitimate defense in case of aggression.
Rescuers have completed the elimination of the consequences of the shelling of Kyiv. 9 people died, 33 were injured, 105 people were rescued.
US embassies in Jerusalem and other Middle Eastern capitals urged citizens to consider leaving due to the possibility of unpredictable escalation of the conflict with Iran. Americans are advised to seriously reconsider travel plans to the region.
Minister of Education Andriy Butenko reported on the russian attack on the educational literature warehouse. Students will gain access to electronic versions of textbooks.
One of the largest film universities in Russia promises applicants enrollment on a budget without exams after signing a contract with the Ministry of Defense. The CPD states that universities are turning into recruitment centers to replenish the army.
In Poland, the search for another fragment of the Russian Kh-101 missile has been resumed in Tarnawa-Kolonia. Laboratory analysis showed the need to find an additional fragment, for which special equipment for deep scanning was deployed.
In Greece, wildfires have engulfed several regions, destroying hundreds of homes. Rescuers are evacuating residents, but due to strong winds, aerial firefighting is impossible.
A Russian FPV drone hit a scheduled minibus in Dnipropetrovsk region. Seven people were wounded, two in serious condition, among the injured is a 16-year-old boy.
Indian automakers Tata Motors and Mahindra topped the global electric vehicle energy efficiency ranking, surpassing Tesla and BYD. The study showed that more compact models with smaller batteries can be a competitive advantage.
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.
Former Supo chief Antti Peltari has been charged with breach of official duties. The case concerns the involvement of pensioners in countering Russian espionage in 2020.
A Russian drone attacked a gas station in the Mykolaiv district. Three members of one family were injured, including a four-year-old girl, who sustained minor injuries.
During the Russian shelling of Kyiv, police demonstrated the work of specialists under attack conditions. As a result of the strike, civilians and 22-year-old patrol officer Yehor Terekhin were killed.
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.
In Kyiv, the number of injured as a result of the Russian attack has increased to 33 people, including four minors. Nine people were killed, the police received 278 reports of property damage.
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.
US prosecutors have closed the case against Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool. It turned out that the damage was caused by improper installation under the supervision of the Department of the Interior.
The number of victims as a result of the Russian attack on Odesa region has increased to five. Among the wounded are two children, a 12-year-old girl in serious condition.
The water level in the Rhine near Cologne has dropped to 68 cm, breaking the record of 2018. Due to the drought, shipping is experiencing difficulties, and vessels are forced to reduce their load.
The SBU struck three oil refineries in Ufa and four radar stations in the Krasnodar region. These facilities are used to supply the Russian army with fuel and to detect aerial targets.
Hensoldt, Fire Point's German partner in the Freyja project, doubled its volume of new orders in the first half of 2026 and crossed the €10 billion mark for the first time in its history.
Russian troops launched an airstrike on an educational institution in Kherson, resulting in the death of a man. Rescuers completed search operations, extinguishing the fire despite drone attacks.
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.
