Situation Report

Updated Operational Situation Overview (as of July 31, 2024, 00:36)

Current Threat Overview

• Black Sea:

  • Threats Remaining: Three enemy ships capable of launching 12 Kalibr cruise missiles are currently present.
  • Aerial Threats: MiG-31K aircraft are in the air, posing substantial threats as kamikaze UAVs approach critical urban areas.

• Azov Sea:

  • Enemy Presence: No detectable enemy ships.
  • Aerial Threats: Kamikaze drone activity continues, with confirmed threats moving towards Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Fastov, and Boryspil.

• Mediterranean Sea:

  • Enemy Assets: Two enemy vessels, including one capable of launching up to 16 Kalibr missiles.

Current Military Engagements

• Combat Engagements:

  • Total Engagements Today: 108 combat engagements recorded.
    • Aerial Strikes: 71 aerial strikes executed using 107 guided bombs, alongside 340 strikes from kamikaze drones.
    • Shelling: Approximately 3,000 bombardments of various Ukrainian positions have been reported.

• Civilian Risks and Collateral Damage: Continuous reports of civilian casualties and infrastructure damage due to missile strikes, especially in urban centers.

Key Updates:

1. UAV Movements: Around 20 kamikaze drones reported airborne, with majority locations in Kirovograd and Cherkasy regions, moving towards critical areas:

   • 3 drones in northern Kyiv region towards Vyshhorod.
   • 1 drone from Chernihiv region heading to Boryspil.
   • Additional drones reported moving towards Snihirivka and other regional centers.

2. Military Activity:

   • The intensity of combat continues on the Pokrovsk direction, where Russian forces are actively employing artillery and aerial support.
   • Reinforced attacks by Russian troops in the Pokrovsk area have resulted in significant Ukrainian resistance, including the destruction of multiple armored vehicles and personnel.
   • Ukrainian forces successfully repelled various attempts to break through enemy lines despite sustained aerial bombardments.

3. Ethical Considerations: Efforts to minimize civilian casualties continue, but the frequency of attacks in populated areas raises ongoing concerns about collateral damage.

4. Wind Down: The situation remains highly volatile with ongoing drone threats primarily directed at populated urban areas.

5. New Alerts: Air alerts have been issued across various regions, noting potential aerial attacks from MiG-31K aircraft and indicating a high likelihood of kamikaze drone activity, placing the population at risk.

6. Response Coordination: Strengthening of air defenses and enhanced coordination among armed forces is paramount as enemy UAVs pose a critical threat, particularly in Kyiv and surrounding areas.

Summary:

The operational landscape remains tense with a significant aerial threat from drones, coupled with the presence of enemy naval assets in the Black Sea. Ukrainian forces are facing severe pressure but continue to mount effective defenses against Russian assaults, particularly in key frontline sectors. Continuous monitoring and rapid response capabilities are essential in managing threats and ensuring civilian safety amidst escalating military actions.

Stay alert and remain safe! Slava Ukraini!