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Ukrainian shooter Pavlo Korostyliov places 5th in men's 25 pistol Olympics final
After four rounds, the Ukrainian shooter had 14 points and placed second, but in the fifth round dropped out of the competition.
Russian Su-34 jet destroyed in Ukraine's strike on Morozovsk airfield, Kyiv says
The Ukrainian military destroyed a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft and an ammunition depot at the Morozovsk airfield in Russia's Rostov Oblast on Aug. 3, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) said on Aug. 5, citing satellite imagery.
Ukraine wants to create coalition to shoot down Russian missiles, Zelensky says
Warsaw and Bucharest have repeatedly scrambled fighter jets to protect their airspace as Russian forces launched large-scale aerial attacks on Ukraine, but they have never been used to destroy these targets.
Two more charged over alleged arson attack on behalf of Wagner on Ukraine-linked businesses in UK
In late April, 20-year-old Dylan Earl from the U.K., who has alleged ties to Russia's Wagner mercenary group, was charged with orchestrating a blaze at an industrial estate in Leyton in March after being recruited as a Russian spy.
Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast injure 3 men, 1 child
A Russian drone dropped a munition on a 12-year-old boy in Bilozerka. He suffered leg and abdominal injuries, as well as concussion, and was hospitalized, the governor said.
Women’s saber fencing team wins Ukraine’s first gold at 2024 Olympics
Ukraine's five-time Olympic medalist Olga Kharlan, along with fencers Olena Kravatska, Alina Komashchuk, and Yuliia Bakastova, made their way to the Olympic finals by beating Italy and Japan.
Kyiv evacuates first 30 Ukrainians from Lebanon amid escalation in Middle East
On the way to Ukraine, the evacuated Ukrainians, including 21 women and nine children, have already arrived in Rzeszow, Poland, where they were met by Ukrainian consuls and Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) representatives, the agency said.
Ombudsman appeals to UN, Red Cross over alleged execution of Ukrainian POW by Russia
The photo, which is circulating on social media, shows the body of a person with his head and limbs cut off. It is unknown when the photo was taken. The Kyiv Independent was unable to verify it.
Minister asks for 'additional checks' after company won tender to rebuild Kyiv children's hospital at inflated price
Health Minister Viktor Liashko requested on Aug. 1 that law enforcement conduct additional inspections of the tender for the reconstruction of the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv, that was won by a company offering its services at a reportedly inflated price.
No link between US-Russia prisoner swap and war in Ukraine, Sullivan says
"We see those operating on the separate tracks. One is really about the practical issue of producing this exchange. The other is a much more complex question where the Ukrainians will be in the lead and the United States will consult closely with all of our allies to support them when they are prepared to step forward and engage in that kind of diplomacy," U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said.
White House: US wanted Navalny to be part of prisoner exchange
"We had been working with our partners on a deal that would have included Alexei Navalny. Unfortunately, he died," Sullivan said.
Ukraine war latest: Pokrovsk is Russia's main target after Kharkiv push failed, Zelensky says
Key developments on Aug. 1: * Pokrovsk became Russia's main target after Kharkiv push failed, Zelensky says * Russia suffers big losses but has 'minor gains' on eastern front, Syrskyi says * Ukraine received 6 F-16s from Netherlands, The Times reports * Defense Ministry to purchase Ukrainian-made unmanned ground vehicles * Russian shelling kills mother,
Zelensky: Cabinet reshuffle being prepared
"Personnel decisions are being prepared at the Cabinet level," Zelensky said without elaborating.
Defense Ministry to purchase Ukrainian-made unmanned ground vehicles
"(Ground-based kamikaze drones) are an important component of our defense strategy, as they can effectively perform tasks to defeat the enemy," Deputy Defense Minister Dmytro Klimenkov said.
Syrskyi: Russia suffers big losses but has 'minor gains' on eastern front
"During active hostilities, the tactical positions of the troops can change several times during the day. As of now, there have been no significant changes," Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Aug. 1.
Gershkovich, Whelan, Kara-Murza released in major prisoner swap between Russia, West
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan are being released by Russia in a multi-country prisoner exchange, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 1, citing undisclosed sources.
Russia must be present at next peace summit to end war, Zelensky says
Ukraine, along with most countries, believes that Russia must be present at a second peace summit in November in order to end the war, President Volodymyr Zelensky told French media in an interview published on July 31.
Illia Kovtun places 4th in men's gymnastics all-around Olympics final
After the last rotation, Kovtun totaled 86.165 and lost to the bronze medalist by 0.199 points.
Russia used new 'distracting' drone type during recent attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says
Russia used a significant number of so-called "distracting drones" designed to probe air defenses rather than destroy targets in its mass attack on Ukraine on July 31, said Andrii Yusov, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) spokesperson.
At least 5 kamikaze drones entered Belarus airspace in latest Russian attack on Ukraine
At least five Russian Shahed-type kamikaze drones flew off course and entered into Russia-ally Belarus during an overnight mass attack on Ukraine on July 31, the Belarusian Hajun monitoring group reported.
BREAKING: First F-16 fighter jets arrive in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
The news comes a year after the allied "fighter jet coalition" took shape following Kyiv's repeated appeals for Western aircraft.
Ukraine at Olympics: Fencer Olga Kharlan wins first Ukraine's medal at 2024 Games
Fencer Olga Kharlan has won Ukraine's first medal, taking bronze in the women's individual saber event.
Ukraine hits substations in Russia's Kursk Oblast, military says
While Russia's air defenses were at work, explosions were reported near at least four substations, Ukraine's military said. After the attack, power outages were reported in the Ponyrovsky, Solntsevsky and Kursky districts of Kursk Oblast.
Germany delivers Leopard 1 tanks, other aid to Ukraine
The eight Leopard 1 A5 tanks with spare parts were delivered under a joint project with Denmark, the German government said on July 29.
80th brigade commander promised promotion after commanders speak out against dismissal
Emil Ishkulov, commander of Ukraine's 80th Air Assault Brigade, will be promoted to a higher position, the command of Air Assault Forces said on July 29 after an appeal from high-ranking officers opposed to his imminent dismissal.
US announces $200 million defense aid package for Ukraine
The package is being provided to Kyiv under the presidential drawdown authority (PDA), which takes military equipment from existing U.S. military stockpiles, meaning that potential procurement-related delays will be limited.
Around 500 people evacuated from Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast monthly, authorities say
A total of 60,000 people, including 4,000 children, remain in Pokrovsk, Serhii Dobriak, head of the city's military administration, said. Another 4,000 children have been evacuated.
Kharkiv Air Force University cadet dies during training flight
A Ukrainian first-year cadet at the Ivan Kozhedub National Air Force University in Kharkiv crashed during a training flight on July 27, the university reported. The circumstances and location of the crash have not been disclosed.
Ukraine earns first-ever Olympic football victory by beating Morocco
Ukraine's football team won its second game at the Olympic Games in Paris on July 27, beating Morocco 2:1.
Ministry: Over 75% of injured Ukrainian soldiers return to service after rehabilitation
"We have a very high percentage of high-quality rehabilitation and return to service. Our Western partners, those countries that have never had such experience, such a war, also point this out," she added during a briefing on the sidelines of the Congress on Military Medicine and Mental Health in Kyiv.
Blinken warns China of 'taking measures' if it keeps helping Russia's defense industry
"The secretary reiterated serious concern with PRC (People's Republic of China) support for Russia’s defense industrial base and made clear that if the PRC does not act to address this threat to European security, the United Stares will continue to take appropriate measures to do so," U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
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