The Kharkiv region prosecutor's office is seeking through court to transfer to communal ownership the house where Hryhorii Skovoroda lived. The monument is falling into disrepair due to the lack of formalized ownership rights, which makes its protection and funding impossible.
The peak of the Perseid meteor shower falls on August 12-13, 2025, but the full Moon will complicate observations. Fewer meteors are expected, but bright "fireballs" are possible.
Armed Russian military and collaborators took 15 children from Novopetrivka special school to Anapa. Prosecutors identified those involved, sending the indictment to court, qualifying the actions as a war crime.
In Nikopol, a 56-year-old woman was killed as a result of shelling; her body was recovered from under the rubble. A 62-year-old man sustained severe injuries and was hospitalized.
In Donetsk Oblast, forced evacuation of families with children has begun from 21 settlements of the Lyman community. About 109 children will be taken to a safe territory.
Portugal is tightening migration restrictions, abolishing visa-free legalization and limiting family reunification. The country's president signed a law establishing a police force for migrants, which will control foreigners and deport illegal immigrants.
Owners of destroyed housing can receive compensation, even if the house is located in the shelling zone. The "eRecovery" program allows remote inspection of damaged objects using photos, videos, and satellite images.
A passenger car broke through glass doors and drove into the lobby of Ocean Plaza shopping mall. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties, the driver explained the incident by saying she confused the pedals.
Alexander Lukashenka criticized the volatility of US customs policy and joked that America lacks a dictator. He also believes that there is no split between Western Europe and the US, and current events are a distribution of roles.
Oleksandr Lukashenka stated that Putin did not ask Belarus for military assistance, as this would create more problems. He noted that Belarus has a long border with Ukraine, which would be difficult to control.
The Kyiv prosecutor's office has filed a lawsuit to invalidate the contract for the reconstruction of the water supply network at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War. The reason is a conspiracy between three companies during the tender, which led to the illegal receipt of over 18 million hryvnias in budget funds.
Ukrposhta risks not obtaining a banking license by the end of 2025 due to significant losses and the need for recapitalization. The company may also lose its current license for financial services.
The Commander of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation received a suspicion notice for ordering the capture of the Ukrainian vessel "Sapphire", which was evacuating wounded near Snake Island. The vessel, with 21 civilians on board, was forcibly transported to occupied Crimea, and then to Russia.
The commander of an artillery battery and his deputy from Kyiv were notified of suspicion. They caused almost one million hryvnias in damages to the state through forged reports of combat missions.
Russian troops have significantly increased the use of drones and artillery strikes. The National Guard is preparing for autumn changes in conditions at the front.
Former leaders of the State Food and Consumer Service of Vinnytsia region are suspected of extorting 12 thousand dollars for official housing. During a search at one of them, drugs were found, the investigation is ongoing.
Russia is conducting an information-psychological operation, spreading fakes about Ukraine's alleged unwillingness to return prisoners. The purpose of these releases is to discredit Ukrainian bodies and provoke internal conflicts.
In the first half of 2025, 1. 7 thousand graduates applied to the Employment Service, and more than 570 people found jobs. More than 300 graduates underwent vocational training, and an increase in demand for technological and social professions is predicted.
August 8 marks the birthday of the refrigerator, patented by Albert Marshall in 1899. Also celebrated today are the Signal Corps Day of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, International Cat Day, and International Alliances Day.
A fake about financial aid from the UN is being spread on Ukrainian social networks. The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine states that this is fraud and urges not to follow suspicious links.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that Ukraine must win, and the war must end on Ukrainian terms. He emphasized the need to destroy the enemy and inflict losses on them.
US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will hold a video conference with representatives of Ukraine and Europe. He will share details of his negotiations with Vladimir Putin and discuss a possible meeting between Trump and the Kremlin leader.
In Buryatia, volunteers announced a collection of household appliances and motorcycles for the needs of the Russian army. The Krasnopeev family donated an old IZh Jupiter motorcycle to support the front.
Zelenskyy's advisor Dmytro Lytvyn denied information from the Polish publication Onet about the truce conditions proposed by the US to Russia. He emphasized that nothing of the sort was discussed during the leaders' conversation.
Ukraine and Moldova have extended the "transport visa-free regime" until the end of 2027. This decision abolishes quotas and permits for freight transportation for bilateral and transit routes.
General Motors and Hyundai have announced a partnership to develop five new models, from pickups to electric vans. The cooperation covers markets in both Americas, with the first cars appearing in 2028.
In British Columbia, a bird dropped a fish onto a power line, causing a short circuit and igniting dry grass. The fire, measuring 60 by 90 meters, was quickly extinguished.
Putin's aide called the US proposal, brought to Moscow by Trump's special envoy Stephen Witkoff, "quite acceptable. " Media speculate that the US proposed a truce in Ukraine to Russia (but not yet peace), effective "recognition" of Russia's territorial gains with discussions prolonged for decades to come, as well as the lifting of sanctions.
In 2025, Ukraine's new build market is recovering unevenly: western and central regions show growth, while frontline areas are stagnating. The expert advises investing in undervalued Kyiv and Odesa, as well as in Volyn and Ternopil regions.
US President Donald Trump announced that a decision on additional tariffs on Chinese goods is close to being made. This is related to Beijing's trade with Russia, but the exact date of the restrictions' introduction is unknown.
