Situation Report

Updated Operational Situation Overview (as of July 31, 2024, 06:00)

Current Situation Overview

• Black Sea:

  • Threats Remaining: Two enemy ships capable of launching 8 Kalibr cruise missiles. Vigilance remains critical due to their potential deployment.
  • Aerial Threats: MiG-31K aircraft are operational, with multiple kamikaze UAVs detected, continuing to pose a significant risk to urban and strategic areas, particularly Kyiv.

• Azov Sea:

  • Enemy Presence: Currently, no detectable enemy ships.
  • Aerial Threats: Several kamikaze UAVs confirmed, with movements toward Kyiv and other major urban centers. New UAV groups are recorded coming from various directions, increasing the threat profile.

• Mediterranean Sea:

  • Enemy Assets: Two enemy vessels, with one capable of launching up to 16 Kalibr missiles.

Military Engagements

• Recent Combats:

  • Total Engagements Today: 117 engagements noted early on July 31, with a focus on the Pokrovsk direction where the situation is highly volatile.
  • Aerial and Ground Attacks: The enemy has launched 71 airstrikes involving roughly 107 guided bombs and about 3,467 artillery shellings. The use of kamikaze drones targeting urban areas remains elevated.

• New Developments:

  • Significant Drone Activity: Overnight, more than three dozen UAVs were intercepted and destroyed around Kyiv during the most extensive attack in 2024, stressing air defense resources.
  • Continued Threats: New UAVs are approaching Kyiv from multiple directions, prompting new air raid alerts, particularly in Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia regions.

Coordination and Response

• Air Defense Enhancements:

  • The air defense systems are in a high state of readiness following extensive UAV attacks, ensuring rapid response capabilities for incoming threats.

• Operational Impact:

  • The intensity and frequency of drone attacks necessitate comprehensive air defense strategies to minimize civilian casualties while effectively countering military threats.

Updated Threats

• Increased UAV Activity: Reports of multiple UAVs moving toward Kyiv are confirmed, indicating an ongoing operational threat.
• Missile Threats: The presence of MiG-31K aircraft enhances the potential for missile strikes on critical targets.

Summary of Current Developments

• Pokrovsk Direction: Fighting continues with significant Russian attempts to breach positions, with 40 attacks documented and a pivotal focus on advancing through multiple sites. Ukrainian forces are holding firm, managing to repel many assaults and inflicting heavy losses on enemy personnel and armor.

• Airspace Activity: Continuous monitoring of UAV movements over Kyiv indicates a heightened threat level, with operational readiness emphasized for air defense units.

• Worsening Aerial Threats: Intelligence indicates increased risk from enemy UAVs and long-range missile capabilities, necessitating specific responses to protect urban centers.

Commanders are urgently advised to maintain a high alert status and adapt plans based on real-time developments.

Slava Ukraini!