Two people were injured in a Russian strike on civilian infrastructure in Sumy. Rescue services are working at the scene and searching for possible victims.
The occupants carried out 401 attacks on 15 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. They used 299 UAVs, 9 MLRS attacks and 93 artillery attacks, damaged infrastructure, and caused no civilian casualties.
At night, air alerts were raised three times in Kyiv region due to enemy drone attacks. The air defense forces shot down the targets, and the falling debris set fire to the forest floor and damaged the roof of a private house.
A 58-year-old man was injured by explosives dropped from a Russian drone in Beryslav. The victim was hospitalized with multiple injuries, including shrapnel wounds and a head injury.
At least 4 explosions were recorded in occupied Kerch. The occupation authorities have not yet commented on the situation.
Monobank co-founder Oleg Gorokhovsky reported a DDoS attack on the bank. The bank received about a billion requests in 3 hours, but the situation is under control.
In Zakarpattia, a group of offenders attacked a border guard and took his weapon. Two of them fled to Romania, but all three offenders were detained thanks to cooperation with Romanian border guards.
The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights reported the return of 891 Ukrainian children, 338 of whom were deported by Russia. Additionally, 6 children were returned from the occupied Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
Two men attacked Ukrainian border guards, took away their weapons and fled to Romania. Both attackers were detained by the Romanian authorities and the weapons were found.
The President of Ukraine reported on the successful actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region of Russia. According to him, Ukrainian forces are destroying the enemy's logistics, striking at positions and replenishing the exchange fund.
In Mykolaiv region, a Russian FPV drone attacked a police car, injuring three officers. The police were documenting the aftermath of the previous attack when the enemy struck again.
The President of Ukraine discussed with religious leaders a bill to ban the UOC-MP. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Ukraine's spiritual independence and unity.
On August 19, the entrance to five villages in Russia's Belgorod region is closed, and residents are evacuated. Governor Gladkov announced compensation and assistance with the removal of property.
The EU is shocked by the sentencing of Russian/US citizen Ksenia Karelin for donating less than 50 euros to a Ukrainian organization. A Russian court sentenced the ballerina to 12 years for “high treason” for transferring funds to the Razom for Ukraine Foundation.
An explosion was heard in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovs'k region. The air force warned of a ballistic missile threat from the northeast, and air defense forces shot down two enemy missiles over the region.
Air defense forces destroyed two enemy missiles over the Dnipro region. The attacks resulted in fires, and Nikopol district was subjected to artillery and drone attacks, damaging infrastructure and private homes.
The government has registered the KIT industrial park in Bucha, which will specialize in the processing industry. It is planned to raise more than UAH 1.75 billion in private and credit funds for the construction.
Ukrenergo reports that there are no plans to cut off electricity in Ukraine on August 17. However, Ukrainians are urged to conserve electricity during the day, especially from 16:00 to 24:00.
An explosion was reported in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovs'k region. The Air Force warned of a missile threat in Poltava, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Legion “Freedom of Russia” called on Russian soldiers to voluntarily surrender to the Ukrainian Armed Forces amid fighting in the Kursk region. Those who want to fight for the normal future of Russia are invited to join the Legion.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for the import, export and transit of medical cannabis in Ukraine. Starting from October 1, 2024, information on the issued permits will be entered into the state portal “Single Window for International Trade”.
The President of Ukraine has appointed Vladyslav Vlasiuk as the Advisor-Commissioner for Sanctions Policy. The powers of the new commissioner are not defined in the decree.
Law enforcement officers detained six young men who had been setting fire to military equipment in Odesa and Mykolaiv on the orders of Russian intelligence. The offenders set fire to military off-road vehicles and railway infrastructure.
Federal charges have been filed against five people, including two doctors, in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry. They are accused of conspiring to distribute ketamine, which caused the “Friends” star's death.
The sound of an explosion was heard in Sumy. The Air Force warned of a threat of ballistic missile attacks from the northeast, and the authorities have not yet commented on the situation.
The U. S. Secret Service plans to surround Trump's podium with bulletproof glass at street rallies. This is an unprecedented security measure for the former president after a recent assassination attempt.
The Russian army shelled Verkhnekamianske village in Donetsk region with artillery. The attack killed a 39-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman, said Vadim Filashkin, head of the Donetsk RMA.
Russian forces shelled Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovs'k region using artillery and kamikaze drones. Infrastructure, businesses, residential buildings and cars were damaged, but there were no casualties.
No restrictions on electricity consumption are expected in Ukraine on August 16. Ukrenergo urges to consume electricity sparingly and not to turn on powerful appliances from 18:00 to 24:00.
The President of Ukraine has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law on ratification of the Rome Statute of the ICC. This will strengthen Ukraine's position in the international arena and allow for more effective prosecution of Russians for their crimes.
