Updated Operational Situation Overview (as of July 31, 2024, 01:36)
Current Situation Overview
Black Sea:
Threats Remaining: Three enemy ships capable of launching 12 Kalibr cruise missiles.
Aerial Threats: MiG-31K aircraft remain operational, significantly increasing the risk of missile strikes, with kamikaze UAVs detected heading towards urban centers.
Azov Sea:
Enemy Presence: No detectable enemy ships.
Aerial Threats: Multiple kamikaze drones confirmed in the area, threatening Kyiv and other major urban centers.
Mediterranean Sea:
Enemy Assets: Two enemy vessels, with one capable of launching up to 16 Kalibr missiles.
Military Engagements
Combat Engagements:
Total Engagements Today: 149 engagements noted, with continued high 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.
New Threat Indicators:
UAV Activity: An increasing number of kamikaze drones ("mopeds") are detected on trajectory towards Kyiv, Chernihiv, Kremenchuk, and other regions. New alerts have been issued for these areas.
Missile Threat: At least two Tu-95MS bombers confirmed in the Caspian Sea region. Continued tracking for potential missile launches.
Increased Air Defense Alerts:
UAVs detected approaching Kyiv from various directions.
Particularly high-risk assessments continue in Chernihiv, Poltava, and Kyiv as more UAVs are reported in those areas.
Coordination and Response
Air Defense Enhancements: Preparations are ongoing to counter incoming UAV threats across Ukraine, emphasizing the necessity for heightened vigilance.
Logistics and Infrastructure: Efforts remain active to secure communication networks and maintain effective command and control to respond to aerial threats.
Recent Developments
Reports of Casualties: Communications from soldier "Fizruk" indicate serious issues with command decisions, including high casualties during operations, particularly in the Hryhorivka area. Reported intentions to label certain soldiers as "fives" have raised concerns about accountability.
Evacuations and Treatment Issues: Soldiers have reported poor treatment and being held against their will post-mission, leading to broader concerns regarding personnel welfare.
Drone Activity: The situation is exacerbated with reports indicating a significant increase in the number of kamikaze "mopeds" detected, with new alerts issued as UAVs approach critical urban centers.
Missile Warnings: Recent updates signify a higher likelihood of missile strikes, particularly towards Kyiv and surrounding regions due to confirmed UAV trajectories.
Summary of Changes
An increase in UAV activity with new sightings near key urban centers efficiently report threats of drone strikes in areas such as Chernihiv and Kremenchuk.
Continuous alerts for accelerating UAV threats indicate the expediency of comprehensive air defense measures.
Significant confirmations of missile threats from both naval and aerial assets necessitate ongoing vigilance among defenses, with operations focused on protecting urban populations and maintaining robust response protocols.
Stay alert and report any suspicious activities! Slava Ukraini!
