Category: World

Russian forces are stepping up efforts to encompass Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, a key Ukrainian logistics hub supporting operations in Donbas.

Supply: UK Defence Intelligence replace dated 2 August on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: British analysts have reported that Russian forces have made advances to the northeast of Pokrovsk, making an attempt to encircle and lower off its logistics routes and floor strains of communication over the previous week.

They’ve superior westwards alongside the H-32 street, significantly in direction of the city of Rodynske, via which the primary northern provide path to Pokrovsk runs. Russian troops have additionally captured territory south of the street, advancing within the space of Myroliubivka.

Open sources reported that Russian sabotage and reconnaissance teams had tried to infiltrate the southern a part of Pokrovsk, after which Ukrainian forces performed clearing operations on 22 July 2025.

Pokrovsk has been a precedence goal for Russia since February 2024, when it captured Avdiivka. Russian efforts in opposition to the fortified metropolis have come at a heavy price in personnel and gear.

Background:

• Estonian intelligence famous that Russian forces are attempting to use the identical ways they used earlier in Vuhledar and Avdiivka for Pokrovsk.
• On 1 August, US President Donald Trump said that Russia had misplaced over 112,000 troops within the struggle in opposition to Ukraine for the reason that starting of the yr.

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The Safety Service of Ukraine (SSU) has reported that its drones hit the Shahed storage airbase in Primorsko-Akhtarsk and the Elektropribor army plant in Penza.

Supply: Safety Service of Ukraine

Particulars: It’s famous that the primary goal of the long-range UAVs was the Primorsko-Akhtarsk army airbase in Krasnodar Krai, the place a fireplace broke out.

The storage and launch websites of the Shahed assault drones have been focused.

After that, the Elektropribor plant in Penza, which works for the Russian defence business, was additionally attacked.

Ukrainian particular providers reported that gear for digital networks in army command methods, gadgets for aviation, armoured automobiles, ships and spacecraft are produced there. The SSU added that drones efficiently hit the power.

Background: On the night time of 1-2 August, explosions rocked various Russian oblasts, accompanied by air defence methods responding.

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Russian assaults have killed two folks within the metropolis of Kherson on the morning of two August.

Supply: Kherson Oblast Army Administration

Particulars: A 68-year-old girl suffered deadly accidents after a Russian assault focused Kherson’s Korabelnyi district. Two others have been wounded in the identical assault: a 41-year-old man sustained blast trauma and a number of accidents to his torso and limbs, whereas a 79-year-old man additionally suffered blast trauma.

Within the Dniprovskyi district, Russian forces bombarded a residential constructing. The physique of a person was recovered from below the rubble.

Within the oblast, Russian artillery struck Bilozerka at 05:00. Two native males, aged 56 and 55, have been injured whereas at residence throughout the assault.

On 1 August, one individual was killed and 9 have been injured in Kherson Oblast.

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Russia has misplaced 1,010 troopers killed and wounded over the previous day alone, bringing its complete variety of personnel losses to 1,055,210.

Supply: Common Employees of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Fb

Particulars: The entire fight losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and a couple of August 2025 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]:

• roughly 1,055,210 (+1,010) navy personnel;
• 11,068 (+0) tanks;
• 23,069 (+1) armoured fight automobiles;
• 30,982 (+38) artillery techniques;
• 1,452 (+1) multiple-launch rocket techniques;
• 1,203 (+0) air defence techniques;
• 421 (+0) fixed-wing plane;
• 340 (+0) helicopters;
• 49,196 (+139) operational-tactical UAVs;
• 3,551 (+0) cruise missiles;
• 28 (+0) ships/boats;
• 1 (+0) submarine;
• 57,024 (+130) automobiles and gasoline tankers;
• 3,935 (+0) particular automobiles and different gear.

The data is being confirmed.

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NATO Secretary Common Mark Rutte has mentioned he helps Berlin’s choice to supply Ukraine with two further Patriot air defence methods.

Supply: Rutte on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Rutte welcomed the announcement by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius that two Patriot methods might be delivered to Ukraine.

Quote: "That is nice information and I welcome Germany’s management! This may assist guarantee Ukraine is ready to defend its skies, shield its individuals and deter Russian aggression."

Background:

• Earlier on Friday, Germany introduced that it’ll ship two Patriot air defence methods to Ukraine, beginning with the launchers after which the opposite elements of the system.
• Throughout a gathering with Rutte in Washington on 14 July, US President Donald Trump mentioned that the USA would not provide weapons to Ukraine freed from cost – as an alternative, European nations and Canada would pay for his or her procurement.

Learn additionally the interview with Ukraine's ambassador to Germany: Germany understands we need our people back to rebuild the country

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US President Donald Trump has stated that he has ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines "within the acceptable areas" following remarks made by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Safety Council and former Russian president.

Supply: Trump on his social media platform Fact Social, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: The US president described Medvedev’s latest feedback as "extremely provocative".

"I’ve ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned within the acceptable areas, simply in case these silly and inflammatory statements are extra than simply that," he added.

Trump didn’t specify the precise places the place the nuclear submarines will likely be deployed. Nonetheless, he stated he hopes that Medvedev’s remarks won’t lead "to unintended penalties".

Background:

• Earlier this week, Trump introduced that the USA will start imposing tariffs and resorting to different measures towards Russia inside 10 days except Moscow demonstrates progress in ending the warfare in Ukraine.
• In response, Medvedev stated that Trump was taking part in a recreation of ultimatums with Russia. He additionally said that every new ultimatum is a menace and a step in the direction of warfare, specifying that it could not be a warfare between Russia and Ukraine, however with the US.
• In response, the US president stated that Medvedev ought to "watch his phrases", as his remarks are "coming into very harmful territory".

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EU ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová has commented on the steps taken by the Ukrainian authorities following the controversial vote to revive the independence of the Nationwide Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Workplace (SAPO). The ambassador described the end result as vital "for the belief" between Ukraine and the EU.

Supply: Mathernová on Fb, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Mathernová stated that the vote within the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) to revive the independence of NABU and SAPO was important "not just for Ukraine, but additionally for the belief between Ukraine and its closest accomplice, the European Union".

She emphasised that this was made potential by a synergy of three elements – "the civic voice of largely Gen Z from the squares, intense and difficult behind-the-scenes negotiations removed from the cameras, and the flexibility of leaders to indicate self-reflection within the curiosity of their nation".

The ambassador burdened that though the youth protests had been essentially the most seen, the quiet diplomatic work was no much less intensive.

"I used to be there. And I’ll by no means cease being grateful for that chance. As a result of right here, buddies, European historical past is being written. It took quite a lot of effort, persuasion, and artistic options. And it was price it," Mathernová wrote.

She added that President Zelenskyy and the Verkhovna Rada deserve respect for listening to the criticism, submitting a brand new draft regulation and guaranteeing its clean passage, whereas political forces needs to be counseled for securing 331 votes in favour.

Quote: "Ukraine right this moment wants establishments its folks can belief. The European Union wants a accomplice it will probably belief and depend on. This week, we moved nearer to each targets. However the journey is much from over."

Background:

• On 31 July, the Verkhovna Rada swiftly thought-about the president’s draft regulation geared toward fixing the scenario with NABU and SAPO that emerged after the adoption of a controversial invoice which made these establishments depending on the prosecutor basic.
• The invoice was supported by 331 MPs – all these current who participated within the vote. One other 9 MPs didn’t vote.
• European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos welcomed the results of the vote within the Rada however famous that "challenges stay".
• There are additionally alerts that the top of the Financial Safety Bureau, chosen by way of a aggressive course of, could possibly be appointed subsequent week.

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Polish International Minister Radosław Sikorski has stated that work is ongoing on the subsequent two packages of navy support for Ukraine, which continues to defend itself towards Russian aggression.

Sikorski stated this following a gathering with Ukrainian International Minister Andrii Sybiha at his home within the Polish village of Chobielin on Friday 1 August.

Supply: Sikorski, as cited by Polish information company PAP and reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Commenting first on the newest Russian assaults on Ukrainian cities, Sikorski stated he believes that "Poland will all the time assist a free and unbiased Ukraine".

"We’re doing this in the very best pursuits of our neighbour, however above all in Poland’s personal pursuits. A free Ukraine means a secure Poland," he confused.

Sikorski additionally stated he and Sybiha had mentioned the implementation of the forty seventh navy support package deal, introduced again in Might, and the continued work on the forty eighth and forty ninth packages.

"Inside these packages, it is going to be attainable this yr to supply substantial assist for our neighbour’s defence functionality," Sikorski underlined.

Background:

• In Might, Piotr Łukasiewicz, Poland’s chargé d'affaires to Ukraine, stated that the switch of Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets to Kyiv was completely attainable and that the related negotiations have been ongoing.
• The Telegraph has reported on Sikorski’s function within the resumption of US navy support provides to Ukraine.

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Former US president Joe Biden has warned that the nation is going through "darkish days" as a result of method present President Donald Trump is governing.

Supply: CNN, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Talking on the Nationwide Bar Affiliation’s annual conference in Chicago, Biden mentioned that the USA is heading into "darkish days" due to the insurance policies and strategy of his successor Trump.

Quote: "Judges matter. Courts matter. The regulation issues and the Structure issues. I feel a whole lot of Individuals are beginning to realise that beneath the stress we’re beneath now with this man we now have as president. Oh, prepare, people, that is simply beginning."

Particulars: Throughout his speech, the previous president by no means talked about Trump by identify, referring to him as an alternative as "this man".

"I’m proud I’ve appointed judges doing their greatest to be impartial, truthful, neutral, respecting the rule of regulation… I want I may say the identical for the manager department, which appears to be doing its greatest to dismantle the Structure," Biden acknowledged.

"These are darkish days," he mentioned, including that "our future is actually on the road".

Background:

• Earlier this yr, it was revealed that Biden had been recognized with an aggressive type of most cancers with bone metastases.
• In his preliminary feedback after Biden’s analysis turned public, Trump wished him a speedy restoration, however later expressed shock that "the general public wasn’t notified a very long time in the past".
• Trump subsequently acknowledged that he felt no pity for Biden concerning his sickness.

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A 75-year-old lady was killed and two males aged 62 and 64 had been injured in Russian assaults on Kharkiv Oblast on 1 August.

Supply: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Workplace

Quote: "At round 13:15, Russian forces attacked the village of Lisna Stinka within the Kupiansk district. A 75-year-old lady was killed."

Particulars: Two males aged 62 and 64 had been injured on account of a munition being dropped from a drone within the village of Tokarivka within the Derhachi hromada. The boys had been taken to hospital. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]

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