Updated Operational Situation Overview (as of July 31, 2024, 03:05)
Current Situation Overview
Black Sea:
Threats Remaining:Three enemy ships capable of launching 12 Kalibr cruise missiles. Increased vigilance remains critical due to their potential deployment.
Aerial Threats: MiG-31K aircraft are confirmed operational. Multiple kamikaze UAVs detected, still posing a significant risk to urban and strategic areas, notably Kyiv.
Azov Sea:
Enemy Presence: Currently, no detectable enemy ships.
Aerial Threats: Numerous kamikaze UAVs confirmed, advancing toward Kyiv and other major urban centers. New UAV groups moving through Myrhorod, Opishnia, and Hrebinka indicate an expanded threat.
Mediterranean Sea:
Enemy Assets: Two enemy vessels, one capable of launching up to 16 Kalibr missiles.
Military Engagements
Recent Combats:
Total Engagements Today:117 engagements noted early on July 31, with significant fighting reported primarily in the Pokrovsk direction.
Airstrikes and UAV Attacks: Enemy forces have launched 71 airstrikes involving 107 guided bombs and approximately 3,467 artillery shellings. The prevalence of kamikaze drones targeting urban areas has significantly increased.
New Developments:
Intensifying Drone Activity: Continuous monitoring shows UAVs from the Chernihiv and Poltava regions moving toward Kyiv. The situation necessitates heightened air defense measures focusing on urban centers’ protection.
Reported UAV Movements: Groups of UAVs are noted over various regions, with a threat level indicated for areas like Chernihiv, Poltava, and Kyiv.
Coordination and Response
Air Defense Enhancements: Air defense systems are strengthened in response to rising UAV threats. Continuous updates supply commanders with real-time tracking of UAV movements for effective coordination.
Operational Impact: The detection of UAVs altering their paths and approaching strategic locations has resulted in a proactive defense strategy focused on minimizing potential missile strikes on civilian targets.
Updated Threats
Increased UAV Activity: Reports indicate multiple UAV groups moving toward Kyiv with significant potential for offensive operations.
Summary of Current Developments
Pokrovsk Direction: In response to the ongoing attacks, our forces have persisted in defending against 40 attempts to breach positions, with 22 successfully repelled, emphasizing our troops' resilience and tactical response.
Airspace Activity: Over recent hours, multiple UAVs have been recorded over Kyiv, with intensified vigilance and military preparedness.
Worsening Aerial Threats: The latest intelligence indicates specific threats posed by multiple enemy UAVs and the capability of launching long-range missiles which necessitate a focused air defense posture.
Commanders are urged to maintain a high state of readiness and carefully assess developments in real time.
