The Center for Countering Disinformation has identified attempts by russian propaganda to downplay the importance of F-16s for Ukraine. Theses about the ineffectiveness of the aircraft and threats of retaliation from russia are being spread.
A large-scale fire has broken out in the russian city of azov near an oil depot. Authorities claim that garbage is burning, but locals say it was a drone attack.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said that the F-16s will allow them to shoot down more russian missiles and aircraft. He thanked the allies for the decision to provide the fighters, which will help save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.
The Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine has warned about fake Reserve+ applications through which russians are trying to collect personal data of Ukrainians. Users are urged to use only the official website reserveplus.mod.gov.ua and check the developer, which should be the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
A 35-year-old man was injured in a drone explosion in Antonivka, Kherson region. He sustained blast and brain injuries, as well as a chest wound, and was treated by medics on the spot.
The President instructed diplomats to explore the possibility of forming a coalition of neighboring NATO member states to shoot down russian missiles over Ukraine. Zelenskyy proposes to consider this issue at a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council.
Over the last day, 70 combat engagements took place along the frontline. The most active offensive actions of the occupants were recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy made 16 attempts to storm Ukrainian positions and used anti-aircraft guns.
Ukrenergo informs that on August 5, no electricity consumption restrictions will be applied. It is recommended to use powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00 if possible.
In occupied Luhansk, 12 explosions occurred and a fire broke out at a machine-building plant. According to the head of the Luhansk RMA, the occupiers repair and store military equipment at this facility.
The Volyn TCC responded to the protests in Kovel, where people demanded the release of three men. They claimed that the situation was used by russian special services to destabilize.
In Donetsk region, a decision has been made to forcibly evacuate 744 children with their families from the Grodivska and Novohrodivska communities. The evacuation will be carried out by armored vehicles due to the enemy's active use of FPV drones.
An explosion occurs in a cafe in Nigeria, killing at least 16 people. Police suspect the involvement of the Boko Haram terrorist group, which has been fighting the government since 2009.
Energy prices in Europe have returned to pre-crisis levels in 2022, said Shell CEO Wael Sawan.
Ivan Golyk, a 41-year-old veteran who lost both legs as a result of an injury, received modern prostheses at the UNBROKEN Center. The prostheses have electronic knee joints that allow for maximum reproduction of natural movements.
John Lennon's iconic round glasses were sold at auction in the UK for 40 thousand pounds. The glasses were given by Lennon to a casual acquaintance at the Abbey Road studio in 1968.
The President of Lithuania accused Hungary of increasing security risks for Europe by facilitating entry for russians and belarusians. Hungary's new visa scheme allows citizens of these countries to enter without security checks.
The Moldovan Foreign Ministry has declared an employee of the russian embassy persona non grata for activities incompatible with his diplomatic status. This decision is related to the investigation of a case of treason and espionage in favor of russia.
The city of Venice has limited the size of tourist groups to 25 people and banned the use of loudspeakers by guides. Violators face fines of 25 to 500 euros.
The car sharing service in the Diia app has been used 408,127 times. The service can be used by both owners and authorized users of cars, and it is also possible to cancel the sharing.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said the U.S. was not involved in the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. He emphasized the importance of a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza.
According to The New York Times, since May, Ukraine has been drafting up to 30,000 people into the armed forces every month. This is 2-3 times more than in the winter.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal has sentenced a taxi driver to 8 years in prison for fatally beating a pedestrian in central Kyiv in 2021. The court upheld the prosecutor's office, changing the classification of the crime to intentional grievous bodily harm.
In Odesa region, a man was bitten by a poisonous karakurta spider and is receiving medical treatment. The Ministry of Health denies rumors of mass bites and fatalities related to the spiders' activation due to the abnormal heat.
More than 63 thousand homeowners received compensation for accommodating IDPs. Data for May and June 2024 are still being processed.
Customs officers at the Shehyni-Medyka checkpoint found 27 iPhone 15 Pro and 8 iPad Airs hidden in a minibus. The driver tried to smuggle the devices by hiding them in shopping bags and wrapping them with duct tape.
Joko Widodo held his first meetings in the new capital, Nusantara, where 80% of the infrastructure work has been completed. The president plans to inaugurate the new capital on August 17, although an official decree on the move has not yet been signed.
Venezuela's National Electoral Council announces Maduro's victory with 51% of the vote. The opposition claims irregularities, claiming to have won 70%, and does not recognize the results.
Antonio Guterres urged the world to urgently review climate strategies due to the record heat wave. He emphasized the need to abandon fossil fuels and strengthen the fight against inequality.
Since the beginning of the year, 53 new foster families have been established in Ukraine. The Ministry of Social Policy aims to increase the number of such families to 500 to provide temporary upbringing of children whose parents are in a difficult situation.
Vasyl Bodnar said that a ceasefire without the withdrawal of russian troops would allow the aggressor to strengthen its forces. He emphasized that in this case, 25% of Ukraine's territory would remain under Russian control.
