Pollutants have reached a section of the Desna River in Chernihiv. The Ministry of Environment reports that the contamination is insignificant, typical for this time of year, and does not threaten the drinking water supply.
Lloyd Austin is on his way to the 24th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense at Ramstein Air Base. The meeting will take place on September 6 with representatives from about 50 countries to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine said that every day of the Kursk operation demonstrates to the world the possibility of Russia's defeat. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Ukraine's and the international community's determination in confronting the aggressor.
The President of Ukraine received information on the situation in the Pokrovske direction and in the Kursk region. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of knocking out the occupier's forces and proving to the world that Russia can lose the war.
The President of Ukraine announced preparations for a new meeting of the Ramstein Group. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of rapid implementation of agreements with partners to achieve valuable results.
The President of Ukraine has identified the government's priorities after the reshuffle. These include investments in defense, support for the frontline, financial stability, and intensification of European integration.
The President of Ukraine dismissed Tochytskyi, Kuleba and Sokolovska from their positions as deputy heads of the Prosecutor General's Office. Kuleba and Tochytskyi have been promoted to new positions in the government, while Sokolovska's fate is still unknown.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has expressed concern over the IMF's plans to resume cooperation with Russia and send a mission to Moscow. Kyiv calls on the financial institution to further isolate the aggressor state and remain committed to the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter.
The U. S. Department of Justice has blocked 32 Internet domains used by Russia to influence American public opinion. The domains spread propaganda to influence elections in the United States and other countries.
As a result of the Russian missile attack on Poltava, 38 people are in serious condition, 27 of them are in intensive care. A total of 328 people were injured, 55 were killed, and 110 are being treated as outpatients.
Russian troops attacked Nikopol district with artillery and drones. A business, residential buildings, cars and power grids were damaged. An air alert was declared in the region.
Emergency and rescue operations at the site of a rocket attack on an educational institution in Poltava have been completed. According to the State Emergency Service, 55 people were killed and 328 injured. Identification of the recovered remains is ongoing.
The Kyiv region handed over 9 mini-excavators to the 72nd Black Cossacks Brigade to equip their defensive positions. The equipment was purchased by the community of Vyshneve, and 4 excavators were previously provided by the community of Brovary.
The Supervisory Board of Ukroboronprom has appointed Oleh Hulyak as interim director general. Gulyak has many years of military experience and previously served as the commander of the Logistics Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Due to rising tensions, the Embassy of Kazakhstan recommends that its citizens leave Ukraine. Instructions for departure and emergency contact numbers are provided.
Oleh Kiper, Head of the Odesa RMA, met with Indian Ambassador Ravi Shankar. They discussed the restoration of irrigation systems, hospital repairs, the grain corridor, and investments in the region.
The DPRK sent about 420 balloons with garbage across the border with South Korea. This is a response to the campaign materials of South Korean activists and comes amid deteriorating relations between the two countries.
Rafael Grossi made his fifth visit to the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP. The IAEA experts assessed the situation after the fire and ongoing work, emphasizing the importance of ensuring nuclear safety in the context of the conflict.
The Ukrainian team has won the 4x100 meter freestyle relay at the 2024 Paralympic Games. This is Ukraine's third gold medal of the day and the fifth award in swimming at these competitions.
North Korea executed 20-30 regional officials after devastating flooding in July. Kim Jong-un promised to punish those who neglected their duties, resulting in numerous casualties.
During the air raid, explosions were heard in Poltava region. The head of the Poltava RMA reported that no hits were recorded in the region.
The Ukrainian military commandant's office provides comprehensive assistance to local residents in the Kursk region. Medical care, food and drinking water are provided in accordance with international humanitarian law.
Russian troops shelled Kostyantynivka in Donetsk region with Smerch multiple rocket launchers. A man born in 1985 was killed and four people aged 38 to 65 were wounded. The head of the RMA calls for evacuation.
The Minister of Digital Transformation has announced the launch of a tender for the purchase of 10,000 FPV drones with artificial intelligence for the army. It is expected that competition among manufacturers will lead to lower prices for such drones.
The Servant of the People faction held a meeting with President Zelenskyy. They discussed personnel rotations in the government, including the appointment of new ministers and the creation of a new ministry.
MP Honcharenko released a list of potential appointments to ministerial positions and to the Presidential Administration. According to the Servant of the People party, a major government reset is expected.
The SBU is investigating the possibility of drone targeting and reconnaissance in connection with the missile attack on an educational institution in Poltava. The number of injured has risen to 298, with 53 reported dead.
The SBU is investigating the missile attack on the educational institution in Poltava, checking all those who had access. Various versions are being considered, including adjustments and reconnaissance drone, and people who filmed the aftermath of the attack are being sought.
The Ukrainian Air Force has warned of an enemy missile heading toward Poltava and Myrhorod. Earlier, a threat of ballistic missile use from the northeast was reported.
Explosions were heard in Dnipropetrovs'k region, particularly in Novomoskovsk. The Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat, and residents of Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih were urged to take cover.
