Updated Operational Situation Overview (as of July 31, 2024, 01:00)
Current Situation Overview
Black Sea:
Threats Remaining: Three enemy ships capable of launching 12 Kalibr cruise missiles.
Aerial Threats: MiG-31K aircraft are operational, raising the risk of missile strikes, with a significant number of kamikaze UAVs detected heading towards urban centers.
Azov Sea:
Enemy Presence: No detectable enemy ships.
Aerial Threats: Multiple kamikaze drones have been confirmed in the area, threatening Kyiv and other major urban centers.
Mediterranean Sea:
Enemy Assets: Two enemy vessels, one capable of launching up to 16 Kalibr missiles.
Military Engagements
Combat Engagements:
Total Engagements Today: 117 engagements noted, with significant activity in the Pokrovsk and Kuraqiv directions.
Missile Strikes: A total of 71 aerial strikes involving 107 guided bombs, extensive drone activities with 340 reported drone strikes, and approximately 3,467 shellings recorded.
Civilian Risks: Ongoing concern over civilian areas due to missile fire, especially in urban centers.
New Threat Indicators
UAV Activity: A substantial number of kamikaze drones ("mopeds") are on trajectory towards Kyiv, Poltava, and surrounding areas. New alerts were issued in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions.
Missile Threat: At least two Tu-95MS bombers have been confirmed in the Caspian Sea region, with ongoing tracking for potential missile launches.
Air Defense Alerts:
UAVs detected approaching Kyiv from various directions.
High-risk assessments continue particularly in Chernihiv, Poltava, and Kyiv as more UAVs are reported in those areas.
Coordination and Response
Air Defense Enhancements: Preparations are in place to counter incoming UAV threats in several Ukrainian regions, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance.
Logistics and Infrastructure: Efforts are ongoing to secure communication and maintain effective command and control to respond to aerial threats effectively.
Recent Developments
Reports of Casualties: Recent communications from a soldier (call sign "Fizruk") indicate serious issues with command decisions, including high casualties during operations in the Hryhorivka area, with claims that the command intended to dispose of soldiers labeled as "fives" (a term suggesting fatalities).
Evacuation Report: Soldiers reported being treated poorly and held against their will after missions, raising concerns about command accountability and treatment of personnel.
Summary
The operational environment remains critical, particularly with airborne threats posed by kamikaze drones and a persistent naval threat in the Black Sea. Ukrainian forces are under significant pressure from ongoing ground offensives in the Pokrovsk and Kuraqiv areas, which have resulted in high casualty rates. Continuous monitoring of enemy movements and UAV threats is essential for civilian safety and military readiness. Commanders are urged to address the reported welfare issues among troops to maintain morale and operational effectiveness.
Stay alert and report any suspicious activities! Slava Ukraini!
