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Ukraine: New attacks reported, dire economic forecast for August — FrontPages.eu, July 31, 2026

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Ukraine faced a renewed wave of Russian attacks today, with missiles striking a residential building in Lviv, injuring 38, and a Nova Poshta facility in a central region, causing further casualties. Explosions were also reported in Kyiv and its surrounding area, while the Kryvyi Rih district sustained a bloody strike affecting civilians, including children. The Russian army also conducted strikes with four guided aerial bombs on the Sumy community, causing fires. Air defense systems intercepted 195 out of 255 drones launched by Russia, though 14 locations were hit, and a ballistic missile reportedly destroyed an American drone factory in Kyiv. In a counter-action, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) and Defense Forces conducted a successful strike on an aircraft plant in occupied Crimea. Meanwhile, the domestic economic outlook for August 2026 appears grim, with experts forecasting a fuel catastrophe, a significantly expensive dollar, and high inflation. An analysis also highlighted the severe consequences of port blockades, emphasizing that the impact extends beyond exports. Political developments include President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's significant reshuffle within the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Defense Minister, has spoken about his future plans following his recent dismissal, linking it to reforms. Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky, Commander of the Third Army Corps, has outlined conditions for Ukraine's victory and did not rule out a future presidential bid after the war. Additionally, Andriy Yermak's lawyers claim that publications regarding his visit to former Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi are being manipulated to portray aid to soldiers as a violation.

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Russia launched a new series of attacks across Ukraine, with missiles hitting a residential building in Lviv, injuring 38, and a Nova Poshta facility in a central region, causing casualties. Explosions were reported in Kyiv and its region, and the Kryvyi Rih district suffered a significant strike. The Russian army also used guided aerial bombs on the Sumy community, and a ballistic missile reportedly destroyed an American drone factory in Kyiv. Ukraine's air defense intercepted 195 out of 255…

Українська правда: Russia Launched 255 Drones at Ukraine; Air Defense Neutralized 195, Hits…

Ukraine's air defense systems intercepted 195 out of 255 drones launched by Russia, with strikes confirmed at 14 locations.

TSN.ua: Russia Hit Residential Building in Lviv with Missile: Rescue Operations…

A Russian missile struck a residential building in Lviv, prompting ongoing rescue operations and reports of casualties.

NV: Russia destroys American drone factory in Kyiv with ballistic missile

Russia has reportedly destroyed an American drone manufacturing plant in Kyiv using a ballistic missile, according to The Guardian.

TSN.ua: Midday Strike on 'Nova Poshta' in Central Region: Casualties Reported - First…

The Russian military struck a 'Nova Poshta' facility in a central region during the day, resulting in casualties. Initial details are emerging.

TSN.ua: Explosions Heard in Kyiv and Region: Consequences of the Attack

Explosions have been reported in Kyiv and its surrounding region, with details emerging about the consequences of the attack.

TSN.ua: Bloody Strike on Kryvyi Rih District: Number of Hospitalized and Fate of…

A significant attack on the Kryvyi Rih district has resulted in hospitalized individuals, and information regarding children affected is being provided.

Українська правда: Russian Army Strikes Sumy Community with Four Guided Aerial Bombs, Causing Fires

The Russian army conducted strikes with four guided aerial bombs on the Sumy community, resulting in fires.

Українська правда: Number of Injured in Lviv Missile Strike Rises to 38

The number of casualties from the missile strike in Lviv has increased to 38.

Experts have issued a grim economic forecast for August 2026, predicting a fuel catastrophe, a significantly expensive dollar, and high inflation. This comes as an analysis highlights the severe and critical consequences of port blockades, emphasizing their impact beyond just exports.

TSN.ua: Fuel Catastrophe, Expensive Dollar, and High Inflation: Experts Shock with…

Experts have issued a dire economic forecast for August 2026, predicting a fuel catastrophe, a significantly expensive dollar, and high inflation.

Liga.net: A blow not only to exports: stopping ports is more dangerous than it seems

This analysis discusses the severe consequences of port blockades, highlighting that the impact extends beyond exports and is more critical than initially perceived.

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) and Defense Forces have successfully carried out a strike on an aircraft plant located in occupied Crimea.

Українська правда: SBU and Defense Forces Hit Aircraft Plant in Occupied Crimea

Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) and Defense Forces have successfully struck an aircraft plant in occupied Crimea.

Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky, Commander of the Third Army Corps, has stated that Ukraine has a chance to defeat Russia under certain conditions and did not rule out a future presidential run after the war. President Zelenskyy provided an update on the battlefield, asserting that Ukraine is not losing and Russia is not winning. Meanwhile, Maksym Zhorin discusses changes in the military and mobilization issues.

Liga.net: Biletsky claims Ukraine has a chance to defeat Russia and names the condition

Ukrainian figure Biletsky has stated that Ukraine has a chance to win against Russia and has outlined the specific conditions required for victory.

TSN.ua: Zelenskyy on Battlefield Situation: 'We are not losing, and Russians are not…

President Zelenskyy provided an update on the battlefield, stating that Ukraine is not losing and Russia is not achieving victory.

NV: Zhorin discusses changes in the military and mobilization issues

A conversation with Zhorin addresses upcoming changes in the military, the critical issue of mobilization, and the problem of 'parasitizing' the Ministry of Defense budget.

Liga.net: Andriy Biletsky answered whether he would run for president of Ukraine

Commander of the Third Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky did not rule out the possibility that he would run for president in the election, but only after the war ends.

President Zelenskyy has implemented a major reshuffle within the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), with details on dismissals provided. Concurrently, former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has spoken about his future plans and the problems highlighted by protests following his recent dismissal. Andriy Yermak's lawyers claim manipulation regarding publications about his visit to former Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

Українська правда: Zelensky Implements Major Reshuffle in SBU: Who Was Dismissed

President Zelensky has carried out significant personnel changes within the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), with details on dismissals provided.

Liga.net: Fedorov, protests and cardboard: what problems in Ukraine were highlighted by…

An interview with a sociologist explains why the authorities erred in dismissing the defense minister, and how this will affect Zelensky, Drapatiy, and Fedorov.

Hromadske: 'Aid to those fighting is depicted as an offense.' Yermak's lawyers claim…

Lawyers for Andriy Yermak claim that publications regarding his visit to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi are being manipulated to portray aid to soldiers as a violation.

Українська правда: “I never planned to go into politics”: Fedorov speaks about ratings and his…

Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said that he does not consider himself a politician and had not previously planned a political career. He has promised to make a final decision on his future work after the current political crisis is over.

The 'Iskra' (Spark) grant project is highlighted for its focus on initiatives that are changing lives, demonstrating positive developments in local communities.

Hromadske: Spark That Changes Lives

This appears to be a sponsored post or article about a grant project called 'Iskra' (Spark), focusing on initiatives that change lives.

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