Inguar Defence manufactures 65% of Inguar-2 components in Ukraine. Further localization is constrained by technology, financing, costs, and the threat of attacks.
Congressman Rich McCormick called on Trump to resume full-scale U. S.–South Korean exercises. After the reduction, North Korea launched missiles.
The Ukrainian women took first place at the European Championship, scoring 6 points in four events. The junior national team won bronze.
Germany has announced €60 million in aid to Ukraine: €50 million will be channeled through the UN and NGOs, and €10 million will go to a NATO fund. Berlin is also seeking additional air defense systems.
Sweden conducted the first confirmed launch of a Taurus from a JAS 39 Gripen at the Vidsel test range. Full operational readiness has not yet been achieved.
The EU sent four helicopters, 124 firefighters and 39 pieces of equipment to Serbia. The fire destroyed thousands of hectares of forest.
Minister Andrii Sybiha and Rafael Grossi discussed Ukraine's nuclear safety and the risks posed by the occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. They also discussed the UN and cooperation.
In Kharkiv’s Osnovianskyi district, two private houses caught fire after a strike by a jet-powered «Shahed». Preliminary reports indicate that four people were injured.
On the A66, a Volkswagen carrying five people collided with a police car. All seven people died, including two police officers.
The PanStar Acro set sail from Busan to Europe via the Northern Sea Route. The route cuts the journey by 7,000 km, but carries environmental and political risks.
Russia is betting on the “Geran-4” and “Banderol” for strikes on the rear. Production could be increased to 300–400 munitions per month.
Alexander Novak said that several oil refineries in Russia had resumed operations and that fuel supplies were expected to increase. Some of the plants had come under attack.
A 68-year-old Frenchman died after his car became stuck in Death Valley. The tourist walked across the salt flats in temperatures of 46°C.
Oleksandr Khyzhniak unanimously defeated Argentina's Palacio in Lviv. The Ukrainian won the WBA Gold International belt in his third professional fight.
A fire broke out in the Myrhorod district after two Russian strikes. Rescuers extinguished it; there were no fatalities or injuries.
A 52-year-old Kyiv resident took a yacht trip on the Dnipro despite the martial law ban. The police identified him and imposed a fine.
An apartment building caught fire in Playa de s'Arenal. At least five people were injured, and three suffered smoke inhalation.
The 2026 World Robot Conference has begun in Beijing. More than 2,000 robots from 16 countries are taking part.
A lunar eclipse will occur on the night from Thursday to Friday. It will last 5.5 hours and will be visible to billions of people.
Traffic in the capital will be temporarily restricted on August 23–25 due to security measures involving foreign delegations. The restrictions will be in effect in the city center and four districts.
The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on Ukraine on August 24. The topic of the meeting is support for peace and security in Ukraine; it will begin at 22:00 Kyiv time.
The General Staff reported 197 combat engagements since the beginning of the day. The largest number of attacks was recorded in the Kostiantynivka, Southern Slobozhanskyi and Pokrovsk directions.
At 7:00 p. m. on August 24, Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine in various countries will form symbolic chains. The campaign has been supported by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Alina Bushma won bronze at the European Squash Championship in Budapest. It is Ukraine’s first medal in the history of the continental championship.
Due to the historically low level of the Danube, Romania will urgently deepen the riverbed and divert water to the nuclear power plant. Releases from reservoirs will also be increased.
In Mykolaiv, a Shahed attack drone damaged a transport facility. The injured 46-year-old man was hospitalized.
Following Russia's attack on the shopping mall, which killed 16 people, proceedings were opened over official negligence. The supermarket director was served with a notice of suspicion.
The 18-year-old attacker killed a female student and seriously wounded two teenagers. Police are examining his links to online communities that promote violence.
A federal judge ruled the ban on immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries unlawful. The Trump administration may appeal the decision.
Ukraine's Nazar Chepurnyi won the European Championships in the vault with a score of 14. 566 points.