Updated Operational Situation Overview (as of July 31, 2024, 02:00)
Current Situation Overview
Black Sea:
Threats Remaining: Three enemy ships capable of launching 12 Kalibr cruise missiles.
Aerial Threats: MiG-31K aircraft remain operational, and there are multiple confirmed kamikaze UAVs ("mopeds") detected in various directions, posing a significant risk to urban and strategic areas.
Azov Sea:
Enemy Presence: No detectable enemy ships.
Aerial Threats: Multiple kamikaze UAVs confirmed, moving towards Kyiv and potentially other urban centers.
Mediterranean Sea:
Enemy Assets: Two enemy vessels, one capable of launching up to 16 Kalibr missiles.
Military Engagements
Recent Combats:
Total Engagements Today: 99 engagements noted, with heightened activity in the Pokrovsk direction.
Missile Strikes and UAV Attacks: Enemy forces have launched 71 aerial strikes using 107 guided bombs, and 340 drone strikes reported. The total bombardment includes approximately 3,467 artillery shellings throughout the day.
New Threat Indicators:
UAV Activity: Attacks by kamikaze drones continue to escalate, with reports of UAVs detected moving towards critical urban centers including Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Kremenchuk. Increased vigilance and air defense systems need to be activated immediately.
Coordination and Response
Air Defense Enhancements: Air defense systems remain on high alert to combat the threat from UAVs across strategic locations in Ukraine.
Recent Additions to Threat Risk: New sightings of UAVs moving towards Kyiv and surrounding areas necessitate comprehensive air defense measures supported by up-to-date situational awareness.
Summary of Changes
There are new confirmed UAV threats detected in regions including Chernihiv and Poltava. The presence of these UAVs has increased, necessitating immediate alertness and activation of air defense systems.
Continuous alerts for incoming UAV threats highlight the need for comprehensive air defense readiness to respond effectively to evolving threat levels, including the need for cross-regional coordination and communication.
A significantly increased likelihood of missile launches from naval and aerial assets continues to warrant close vigilance among all defensive measures, particularly to protect urban populations.
Stay alert and maximize operational readiness! Slava Ukraini!
