OCU Primate Epifaniy appealed to Metropolitan Onufriy of the UOC-MP to start a dialogue on the unity of Orthodox churches in Ukraine. He emphasized the need to abandon preconditions for the start of the dialogue.
123 military units have implemented the procedure for submitting electronic reports through Army+. The app allows you to submit reports in minutes, having the same legal force as paper reports.
Residents of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation are being evacuated to health care facilities in occupied Crimea. Ukrainian officials call this a violation of the Geneva Convention and a continuation of the practice of changing the demographic composition of the peninsula.
The Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine met with the US Ambassador for Cyberspace. They discussed cybersecurity, Ukraine's needs, and plans for cooperation, including the development of the Tallinn Mechanism and USAID projects.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution to ensure improved nutrition for military personnel during treatment in all medical facilities. This decision was made after complaints from the military and inspections by the Ombudsman's Office.
The HACCU has postponed to August 20 a hearing on choosing a preventive measure for AMCU Chairman Pavlo Kyrylenko. He is suspected of illicit enrichment of UAH 56.2 million, and the prosecutor requests custody with the possibility of bail.
The soldiers of the 8th Regiment of the Special Forces of Ukraine conducted a successful operation behind enemy lines in the Kursk region of Russia. An enemy truck with military personnel and those trying to hide were destroyed in a few minutes.
A man in military uniform opened fire on people in the Ternopil region. Two people were killed, three wounded, and a 45-year-old suspect from Zhytomyr region was detained and his weapon seized.
The OP adviser commented on the operation of the armed forces in the Kursk region of Russia. According to him, this has added a new topic to potential negotiations - the territorial integrity of Russia, although a just peace is still far away.
The former acting chairman of the board of JSC Kharkivoblenergo and 4 other persons were served with a notice of suspicion of misappropriation of UAH 12. 5 million. The group also attempted to misappropriate another UAH 120 million of the company's funds during the purchase of equipment.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider Draft Law No. 9139 on grapes and viticulture products. The document regulates the production and sale of grapes and wine, as well as the protection of geographical indications.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider a draft law on social protection of children affected by Russian aggression. Experts point to the lack of financial justification for the initiative.
The Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff presented a strategy for the return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity. The President instructed the agencies to hold a briefing and engage civil society organizations in this work.
The President called on the Rada to meet immediately to consider the defense package. The issues include trophy weapons, citizenship of foreign legionnaires, and depriving traitors of state awards.
The number of medal winners among school graduates in Ukraine has increased by 141% in 6 years. The Education Ombudsman proposes to revise the awarding system, as medals do not give advantages when applying to universities.
The SBU special forces conducted a successful operation, capturing the enemy's fortified stronghold. As a result, 102 servicemen of the Russian Federation, including soldiers of the 488th Motorized Rifle Regiment and the "Akhmat" unit, were taken prisoner.
The largest operation against Russian airfields was carried out. The airfields of Voronezh, Kursk, Savasleyka and Borisoglebsk were attacked to prevent the enemy from using them to launch missile strikes on the front line and Ukrainian cities.
Laurinas Kasciunas called the operation of the Ukrainian military in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation a good move and a new page. He emphasized that it raised the morale of Lithuanian society and led to the demilitarization of Kaliningrad.
The President discussed the provision of payments and bonuses to defenders performing missions in Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of a quick process without bureaucracy for the military.
The President of Ukraine met with the Minister of Defense of Lithuania Laurinas Kasciunas. The two discussed the development of the defense industry and Ukraine's priority defense needs.
President Zelenskyy stated the importance of destroying the Russian military presence in the border areas. He emphasized the need for united action and full use of Ukraine's achievements.
Ukrainian forces control 74 settlements in the Kursk region of Russia. President Zelenskyy announces the surrender of hundreds of Russian soldiers and their humane treatment.
Ukraine is conducting a large-scale repair campaign of its energy infrastructure to prepare for the heating season. It is planned that all 9 nuclear power units will be in operation in winter, covering up to 60% of energy consumption.
In August, an online conference on energy security will be held as part of the Peace Formula. The event is aimed at developing components of a peace plan and agreeing on key agreements on energy security.
About 500 men who refused to fight were forcibly taken from a military settlement near St. Petersburg to a training ground near Kursk. They were given machine guns and are being prepared to be sent to the front, despite the health problems of many of them.
President Zelenskyy announced the continued advance of Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region. There are 74 settlements under Ukrainian control, where inspections and stabilization measures are being carried out.
Russia has presented a copy of the Ukrainian robotic turret 'Sabre' called 'Chapai'. The development repeats the concept and implementation of the Ukrainian system, which has been used by the Armed Forces since the ATO.
Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and George Clooney are filmed for the cover of GQ in the south of France. In one of the shots, they pose on a Russian Ural motorcycle with the inscription 'Peace'.
The National Museum of History of Ukraine has received three Roman silver bars dated 306-337 that were rescued from illegal sale. The ingots, each weighing 342 grams, were found in Zakarpattia, and their total value is almost UAH 3.5 million.
The Russian Defense Ministry has reported strikes on Ukrainian forces in Kursk Region, including 40 km from Kursk. Earlier, Ukraine claimed control over the town of Suja in Kursk Region.
