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Ukraine news — August 1, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Ukraine published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 3.

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  7. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastUkraine

    Assassination Attempt on Ukrainian Commander Igor Obolenets Foiled

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported an assassination attempt on the commander of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) 'Charter', Igor Obolenets. The attacker and his accomplice were detained. Zelensky stated that Ukraine will definitely respond to this strike attempt. The commander, Igor Obolenko, thanked everyone for their support and expressed that the attack is a sign of fear from the enemy. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is investigating the case.
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    Russia's Military Actions in Ukraine and Global Response

    Russian forces launched a massive retaliatory strike on targets in Ukraine. The Ministry of Defense reported control over the industrial zone of a silica plant in Kupiansk-Uzlovyi. Interpol issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in the attempted assassination of Ukrainian oligarch Vadim Ermolaev in Monaco. The Kremlin stated that Russian troops have fully occupied Konstantinovka in the DNR. The former head of Rosaviatsiya and his deputy were sent to a pre-trial detention center as part of a case of fraud in the construction of a runway in Domodedovo. The government has allowed the production of gasoline of the 'Euro-3' standard by the end of the year. In Krasnodar, two resellers were detained with a thousand liters of gasoline from Rostov. New restrictions on the sale of fuel have been introduced in the Belgorod region. The Reuters agency reported that Russia may start importing jet fuel from Japan.
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    Russia Accuses West of Backing Ukraine's Attacks on Civilians

    Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, has condemned the Ukrainian army's use of anti-personnel mines in Russian regions, stating that over 100 such mines have been discovered. She attributed this terrorism to Western support, accusing the West of providing weapons to Ukraine for attacks on civilians. Zakharova warned that the West's actions are escalating tensions and pushing peace prospects further away. Russia vowed to continue protecting its citizens and state security by all available means.
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    Poles Attack Ukrainian Women at Krakow Airport

    A series of incidents at Krakow Airport involved Polish men verbally harassing and physically assaulting Ukrainian women. The men used derogatory language, including 'You are Ukrainian prostitutes,' and in some cases, hit the women or tried to snatch their phones. The altercations were often sparked by the women's perceived provocative behavior, such as displaying Ukrainian symbols or criticizing the men's behavior. The incidents have raised concerns about growing anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland.
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    Explosions Rock Kharkiv

    Kharkiv has been hit by a series of explosions, with multiple reports of blasts in the city. The explosions were heard across different areas, including the Kharkiv bypass road and the Novobavarskyi district. The mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov, confirmed that a reactive 'Shahid' hit an industrial zone in the Novobavarskyi district. There were also reports of explosions in other cities like Cherkasy, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Dnipropetrovsk, but the focus of the explosions appears to be Kharkiv.
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    Ukraine Strikes Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez Oil Refinery

    Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) successfully struck the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez oil refinery in Perm, Russia, using drones. The attack, which occurred on July 29, resulted in a fire at the primary oil processing unit, one of the plant's key technological facilities. This refinery is one of Russia's largest, supplying fuel to both the civilian sector and the Russian army. The strike is part of Ukraine's efforts to reduce Russia's military-economic potential.
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