Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk said that most of the Black Sea area liberated from Russians is still a “gray zone. ” Russian aviation dominates Crimea, and drones are actively used for reconnaissance on the mainland.
The DIU cyber specialists attacked the servers of Russian TV channels, broadcasting a video about the war in Ukraine. Russian countermeasures resulted in the suspension of broadcasting on 9 TV channels, but the GUR retained access to the servers.
The State Border Guard Service continues to strengthen the border with Russia in Sumy region. Ukraine is building strong defense positions, given that Russia will remain the aggressor.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported no movement of Belarusian equipment or troops on the border with Ukraine. However, the possibility of provocations and pressure from Russia on Belarus cannot be ruled out.
The President discussed with government officials and MPs solutions to support the economy and the army. It was agreed to look for alternatives without putting pressure on “white” business and to take steps to de-shadow the economy.
President Zelenskyy reported on the reports of Chief Commander Syrskyy on the situation at the front, particularly in the Pokrovsk sector. He emphasized the importance of partners fulfilling their obligations to supply shells.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko held a meeting with the National Guard command in the most difficult areas of Donetsk region. He presented state and departmental awards to the servicemen and thanked them for their service.
The Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense has signed contracts with Ukrainian companies for the purchase of drones, electronic warfare and communications equipment. This will contribute to the development of the national economy and increase the country's defense capabilities.
The Russian prosecutor's office has requested sentences ranging from 16 to 24 years for 24 prisoners of war from the Azov regiment. Among the accused are 9 women who worked as cooks, two have already been exchanged and are being tried in absentia.
In the Dnipropetrovs'k region, the occupants shelled several communities, damaging infrastructure and private houses. According to updated information, a house and an outbuilding were damaged in the morning attacks on the Marhanets community.
Dmytro Lubinets met with Ahmed Hussain to discuss cooperation on the return of abducted Ukrainian children. Canada will allocate $10 million for the return and reintegration of children through UNICEF in Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 107. 27 million from the reserve fund to Kherson RMA to restore water supply in three settlements. This will provide drinking water to more than 5,000 people and is part of the water supply program for the war-affected areas.
The Transcarpathian Regional Medical Center states that the information about searches in the Khust Regional Medical Center and its head is false. The measures relate only to the activities of the Military Medical Commission and are not related to the RCC.
The Center for Public Affairs denied the fake news that companies of the 15th Brigade of the National Guard refused to perform tasks in the Pokrovsk sector. The brigade continues to fight, inflicting significant losses on the enemy.
The draft law provides for the inclusion of the Unmanned Systems Forces in certain branches of the Armed Forces. The government has allocated UAH 24 billion for the purchase of drones, and Zelenskyy has enacted the NSDC decision to create these forces.
Russian Telegram channels are spreading disinformation about mobile crematoria being brought to Sumy to destroy the bodies of military personnel. The Center for Strategic Communications refutes this information and reminds that such crematoria are used by Russia itself.
In Kherson, Russian forces dropped explosives from a drone on a civilian car, injuring two people. Drone attacks also occurred in the suburbs of Kherson and Antonivka, resulting in deaths and injuries.
The prosecutor's office forced the general contractor of the Podilsko-Voskresenskyi Bridge to eliminate an illegal landfill on Trukhaniv Island. The company also paid a UAH 130 thousand fine and cleaned the area of construction waste.
On August 16, Ukrainian intelligence struck the Savasleyka airfield in the Russian Federation. A MiG-31K/I, two Il-76s were destroyed and about five aircraft were damaged, the second attack on this facility in a week.
Canada will provide $5. 7 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, focusing on supporting children. The funds will be channelled through international organizations and UNICEF to help Ukrainian children.
Law enforcers have completed an investigation into businessman Ihor Kolomoisky for misappropriation of UAH 5. 36 billion and legalization of UAH 4.1 billion. The case was referred to court under 4 articles of the Criminal Code.
Vyacheslav Zinchenko, a suspect in the murder of Irina Farion, was transferred to another pre-trial detention center to ensure his safety. The court dismissed the lawyer's complaint about threats from Farion's daughter.
The SBU conducts searches in Khust shopping center and in the office of military commissar Vasyl Zubatov. The case is about receiving bribes for “fake” disability worth about $6 thousand.
The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights announced consultations on the exchange of prisoners of war with Russia with the help of partners. The Ukrainian military increases the exchange fund during the operation in the Kursk region.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, proceedings have been opened against more than 100 clergy of the UOC (MP). 50 of them were notified of suspicion, 26 received court sentences.
The SAPO and NABU served a notice of suspicion to an accomplice of a Ukrenergo official of embezzlement of over UAH 10 million for the purchase of bulletproof vests. The suspect is hiding from the investigation.
The President met with business representatives of Kirovohrad region within the framework of the Made in Ukraine platform. They discussed state support, production development and new initiatives, including the National Cashback program.
President Zelensky emphasized the need to fully implement the program of shelters in schools to organize offline learning.
President Zelenskyy announced an upcoming conversation with representatives of the Ecumenical Patriarch regarding the law banning the UOC-MP. The Verkhovna Rada passed the bill, which will come into force in 30 days.
President Zelenskyy commented on the adoption of the law on social protection of the military taking part in hostilities in Russia. He assured that all payments and awards will be extended to them from the first day of the operation.
