Latvia to receive wounded Ukrainian soldiers for treatment more frequently
Latvia will receive Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Russia’s war against Ukraine twice a month from now on.
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03 August 2026
02 August 2026
Ukraine to see mostly dry weather on Monday, temperatures up to +38°C
On Monday, August 3, partly cloudy skies are expected across Ukraine, with precipitation likely only during the daytime in most western and northern regions.
Radushne Tragedy, Olenivka Terror Attack Anniversary, and Steel “Phoenix”
Ukraine continues to resist Russia’s full-scale invasion. Ukrinform photojournalists are documenting life during the war.
01 August 2026
Massive march for dialogue and defense sector reforms held in Kyiv
Around 6,000 people took part in a protest march in Kyiv against the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and in support of dialogue and reforms in the defense sector. A rally was held following the march.
Zelensky awards “For Courage and Bravery” distinction to three more brigades of AFU, NG, and SBGS
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the honorary distinction “For Courage and Bravery” to two more brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Ground Forces, one brigade of the National Guard, an aviation squadron, and a border guard detachment of the State Border Guard Service (SBGS).
31 July 2026
Zelensky awards another 360 service members, including 146 posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded state honors to 360 defenders of Ukraine, 146 of them posthumously.
SBI continues nationwide checks of recruitment centers: 15 suspects charged, two detained
As part of the Honest Conscription special operation, Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has conducted 61 searches as part of 17 criminal proceedings, charged 15 individuals, and detained two people.
Ukrainian pianist becomes first-ever participant in prestigious Verbier Festival Academy in Switzerland
Ukrainian pianist Roman Fediurko has become the first representative of Ukraine to be selected for the Verbier Festival Academy, the educational program of one of the world's most prestigious classical music festivals, held annually in Verbier, Switzerland.
Media literacy is as essential as teaching children road safety — German journalist
Media literacy is essential in light of the challenges users face, such as social media addiction, cybercriminals, propaganda, and hate speech.
Melania Trump helps reunite fifth group of children separated from their families by war in Ukraine
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump helped reunite yet another group of children with their families, who had been separated due to Russia’s war against Ukraine.
30 July 2026
PM Koretskyi orders urgent inspection of public shelters accessibility
Ukraine's relevant ministries, together with regional military administrations, will immediately inspect all civil protection shelters to ensure they are properly maintained and fully accessible to the public.
Cleanup completed after Russian attack on Kyiv; one person killed, three injured
In Kyiv, cleanup efforts following the attack carried out by the Russian military on the night of July 30 have been completed. One person was killed, and three others were injured.
Exhumation completed in former Volyn village of Ostrivky; remains of six people found
In the former village of Ostrivky in Volyn, exhumation work was completed today, July 30, during which the remains of six people were discovered.
SBI conducts searches at over hundred territorial centers of recruitment and social support across country
The State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, is conducting a large-scale special operation, Honest Draft, as part of which investigative actions have been launched across more than 100 territorial centers of recruitment and social support at various levels.
Ukraine's MFA warns Hasidic pilgrims of security risks ahead of Uman visit
Amid Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Hasidic pilgrims planning to travel to Uman to take into account that the Ukrainian authorities cannot guarantee the full safety of foreign nationals.
29 July 2026
Russian billionaire's lawsuit against Netherlands could test EU sanctions policy, expert says
A lawsuit filed by Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman against the Netherlands over the impact of European Union sanctions could become an important test of the EU's sanctions policy, according to Dutch lawyer and Russia sanctions expert Helen Over de Linden.
Wrocław court orders three-month detention for two suspects in assault on Ukrainian couple
A court in Wrocław has ordered the detention for three months of two suspects accused of assaulting a Ukrainian couple. Meanwhile, Polish law enforcement authorities are still searching for a third suspect.
Skelia regiment acknowledges 'isolated problems' within unit, says it cooperates with SBI
The command of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelia says it is cooperating with Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and is committed to eliminating any negative practices within the unit.
No rain expected in Ukraine on Thursday, temperatures up to +33°C
On Thursday, July 30, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, with no precipitation forecast.
Government to allocate additional ₴70 million for anti-drone protection in Sumy
The government will allocate an additional 70 million hryvnia from the reserve fund to install anti-drone protection along roads in Sumy.
U.S. blogger Laura Loomer meets General Biletskyi during visit to Kharkiv
Journalist and influencer Laura Loomer, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, visited the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, where she met with Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi, commander of Ukraine's Third Army Corps.
Meta adds AI chatbot to private messages on Threads
Meta is rolling out its Meta AI chatbot on Threads, allowing users to interact with the AI assistant in private messages.
Six Russian National Guard commanders sentenced in absentia in Ukraine over 2022 shelling of Zaporizhzhia NPP
A Ukrainian court has found six Russian National Guard commanders guilty in absentia in a case involving the shelling of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) during Russia's seizure of the facility in 2022, sentencing each of them to 12 years in prison.
28 July 2026
First Lady visits 'Superhero School' education center in Chernivtsi children's hospital
Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, visited the educational center of the Superhero School at the Chernivtsi Regional Children's Clinical Hospital.
Prosecutors seeking three-month detention for suspects in assault on Ukrainian couple in Wrocław
Prosecutors in the Polish city of Wrocław have asked a court to place two men suspected of assaulting a Ukrainian couple in pretrial detention for three months. A third suspect remains at large.
Rain expected only in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, temperatures up to 26°C
On Wednesday, July 29, partly cloudy weather will prevail across Ukraine. Moderate rain is expected in the eastern and northeastern regions, with locally heavy rainfall overnight in Luhansk and Donetsk regions, accompanied by thunderstorms. The rest of the country will remain dry.
Kharkiv Regional Military Administration head refutes claim that all gas stations on Kharkiv-Poltava highway destroyed
The Kharkiv Regional Military Administration stated that reports claiming there are no longer any functional gas stations on the Kharkiv-Poltava highway are untrue.
Two men detained over assault on Ukrainian couple in Wroclaw face up to five years in prison
The two men detained over the assault of a Ukrainian couple in the Polish city of Wroclaw on Sunday face up to five years in prison.
Kyrgyzstan negotiates with Russia on fuel supplies amid shortage
Kyrgyz authorities are negotiating with Russia for additional fuel supplies, even as strikes by Ukrainian drones have limited Moscow’s ability to export several petroleum products, resulting in a fuel shortage in the Kyrgyz market.
General Staff reports signs of information operation against Drapatyi
The proliferation of fake accounts purporting to be those of the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapatyi, and fabricated reports about his decisions are part of a targeted information operation against him.