Zelensky shows aftermath of Russian strikes that killed 22 in one day
Russian forces killed 22 people and injured dozens more across Ukraine over the past day.
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Russian airstrike on penal colony in Zaporizhzhia region: 16 killed, over 90 injured
The number of those injured and hospitalized following the Russian airstrike on the Bilenke Correctional Colony has risen to 44, while 16 convicts have been confirmed dead.
Russian attack on Novoplatonivka in Kharkiv region leaves five dead, three injured
Russian forces launched a strike on the village of Novoplatonivka, located in the Borova territorial community of the Izium district in Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian drone operators destroy Russian tank in Pokrovsk sector
Operators from the Korsar Battalion of strike unmanned aerial systems, part of the 38th Separate Marine Brigade named after Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi, successfully destroyed a camouflaged Russian tank in the Pokrovsk sector using drones.
Russian shelling of Zelenivka in Kherson region wounds one man
Russians shelled the village of Zelenivka in the Kherson region, injuring a 29-year-old man.
Russia claims to have shot down 74 drones in five regions
Russia reported a drone attack on Tuesday night.
Defense forces destroyed 32 of 37 Russian drones overnight
Defense forces destroyed 32 drones used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine on the night of July 29.
Ukrainian forces strike logistics infrastructure supplying Russian front lines in Rostov region – CCD
In Salsk, Rostov Region, Russian Federation, a railway and logistics hub of Russian troops were attacked at night.
AFU repels 57 attacks in Pokrovsk sector amid 172 frontline clashes in past day
On the front line over the past day, July 28, 172 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded, more than half of which took place in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions.
Expert: Drone over Vilnius could be Lukashenko acting for Kremlin
The Russians push NATO and Lithuania's limits by launching drones over its territory.
Russian troops shell two districts of Dnipropetrovsk Region at night, causing casualties
Russian troops attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk Region in the evening, killing two people and injuring three others.
Invaders strike Kamianske with missiles, medical facilities damaged, casualties reported
The Russian army launched a missile strike on the city of Kamianske in the Dnipropetrovsk Region overnight, causing damage to civilian facilities, including medical facilities. Two people were killed and five others were injured.
Russian army loses 1,050 more soldiers in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to July 29, 2025, reached about 1,051,300 people, of which 1,050 invaders were eliminated in the last 24 hours.
Enemy attacks penal colony in Zaporizhzhia Region at night, 16 dead, 35 wounded
Russian troops attacked one of the penitentiary institutions in the Zaporizhzhia Region at night.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia Region 672 times in 24 hours, one woman injured
In total, the occupiers carried out 672 strikes on 14 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia Region over the past 24 hours. An 81-year-old woman was wounded as a result of enemy shelling in the Polohy District.
Marines destroy Russian armored personnel carrier in Donetsk Region with drone
Soldiers of the 35th Separate Marine Brigade, named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Ostrohradskyi, destroyed a Russian multi-purpose light armored personnel carrier in the Donetsk region with a drone.
Occupiers carry out mass deforestation near Simferopol for road construction in Crimea
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, trees are being cut down en masse while constructing a road bypassing Simferopol.
Russian drones strike Buryn community in Sumy region, one person wounded
In the Buryn territorial community of the Sumy Region, a store was destroyed and one of the saleswomen was injured as a result of a Russian attack with four drones.
Eight more civilians evacuated from Kostiantynivka community in Donetsk region
Eight more civilians were evacuated from the Kostiantynivka community in Donetsk region.
131 combat clashes on frontline, enemy carries out 70 air strikes
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 131 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops.
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Russia announces closure of 20 checkpoints on border with Ukraine
Russia will officially close 20 checkpoints on the border with Ukraine on August 1.
Zelensky announces updated plan for drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky noted the effectiveness of the Ukrainian military in combating Russian drones and spoke about plans to expand funding for drones in cooperation with international partners.
Enemy drone attacks hit two communities in Sumy region, several wounded
Russian invaders struck the Krasnopilia and Seredyno-Buda communities in Sumy region during the day, injuring two men.
Russian drone attack on Derhachi community kills one, injures another
In Velyki Prokhody, Kharkiv region, on the evening of Monday, July 28, a Russian FPV drone struck a car, killing a 75-year-old man.
Russian troops strike two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region, leaving several wounded
The Russian army struck the Nikopol and Synelnykivsky districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, leaving three people injured and damaging civilian infrastructure.
Russians circulate fake video claiming Ukrainian soldier shot commander – CCD
Kremlin propaganda is promoting a fabricated video allegedly depicting a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who “shot his commander” and then “surrendered” to Russian forces.
Russian forces shell Kostiantynivka with Smerch MLRS
Russian forces targeted Kostiantynivka, the Donetsk region, with a Smerch multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), inflicting damage on a local enterprise but resulting in no civilian casualties.
Enemy activity rises in Dnipro region, assaults up 55%, say military officials
In the Dnipro region, there has been a 55% increase in Russian assault operations compared to the previous week.
Russian troops seek to drive Ukrainian forces from Kamianske and Plavni — spox Voloshyn
In the Orikhiv direction, particularly towards the settlements of Plavni, Kamianske, and Stepnogirsk, Russian troops have increased their use of airborne weapons.