Situation Report

Updated Operational Situation Overview (as of July 31, 2024, 00:50)

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 in the air increase the risk of missile strikes as kamikaze UAVs continue to approach urban centers.

• Azov Sea:

  • Enemy Presence: No detectable enemy ships.
  • Aerial Threats: Ongoing kamikaze drone activities with confirmed threats moving toward Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Fastov, and Boryspil.

• Mediterranean Sea:

  • Enemy Assets: Two enemy vessels, 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: There are ongoing reports of civilian casualties and infrastructure damage due to missile strikes, particularly in urban areas.

Key Updates:

1. UAV Movements: Around 20 kamikaze drones reported in the air, with confirmed threats approaching:

   • 1 drone in the Vysgorod area towards Kyiv.
   • Several drones moving toward Cherkasy and other regions, including Snihirivka and surrounding areas.

2. Military Activity:

   • Increased aerial activity with alerts indicating a high likelihood of kamikaze drone activity targeting critical urban areas.
   • Ukrainian forces continue to mount effective defenses, particularly in high-intensity combat areas like Pokrovsk where Russian troops are attempting breakthroughs.

3. Ethical Considerations: Continuous efforts to minimize civilian casualties persist amid escalating military actions, particularly in populated regions.

4. New Alerts: Air alerts have been issued across multiple regions, including a significant rise in drone threats from the direction of Cherkasy and Chernivtsi.

5. Response Coordination: Air defenses are being heightened, with an emphasis on maintaining effective communication and coordination among armed forces to counter the UAV threat.

Summary:

The operational landscape remains critical, with a significant aerial threat from kamikaze drones and persistent naval capacities in the Black Sea. Ukrainian forces face relentless pressure but maintain robust defensive positions, particularly in key operational sectors like Pokrovsk. Continued monitoring and rapid response capabilities are vital for managing threats and safeguarding civilian safety amidst this volatile military engagement.

Stay alert and remain safe! Slava Ukraini!