Over the last quarter, the number of suitable civil defense structures in Ukraine increased by more than 1,201, with Dnipropetrovs'k, Odesa and Kyiv regions leading the way in building up the stock of protective structures.
European defense contractors warn that dependence on Chinese cotton lint threatens the expansion of ammunition production, which is needed to replenish stocks and support Ukraine in its war against Russia.
President Zelenskyy approves plans for the new head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, General Oleh Ivashchenko, to take office.
The Russian army strikes at Kharkiv, explosions are heard, and residents are urged to take shelter.
NATO aims to create a bridge for Ukraine's future membership in the Alliance by offering additional support and enhanced cooperation as Ukraine undertakes the reforms necessary to join the Alliance.
Zelenskyy instructed diplomats and the military to urgently strengthen the air defense of Kharkiv, Sumy, and southern regions of Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence may vote on the draft law on mobilization by the end of the week. According to the MP, there are chances.
About a hundred people protested outside the Georgian parliament building against the proposed law on "foreign agents" with placards reading "No to the Russian law" and "Two years of perseverance towards Europe.
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba discussed with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Maria Gabriel the issues of strengthening bilateral cooperation and regional stability during the talks.
Two German companies, Knauf and WKB Systems, are supplying Russians with construction materials to rebuild occupied Mariupol, potentially violating sanctions and cooperating with the Russian occupiers.
Fragments of the drone marked "Geranium-2" were found 500 meters from the Moldovan-Ukrainian border near the village of Etulia, which led to an investigation by the special services.
Shilо, the former head of SBU counterintelligence, is accused of organizing corruption schemes at Ukrzaliznytsia, but the case against him appears dubious due to inconsistencies in the evidence and suspicions that it was organized by his powerful enemies, including Russian oligarchs whose assets he helped confiscate and Ukrainian oligarchs whose schemes he exposed.
About 26% of Ukraine's territory, about 156,000 square kilometers, is potentially dangerous due to mining as a result of Russian terror.
Russia's Ryazan region lacks air defense systems, which leaves the occupier's military units unprotected due to the lack of such systems, as most of them have been redeployed to the front line and Crimea.
After 3 years, German police solved the murder of Ukrainian cosmetologist Oksana Romberg by analyzing the DNA of her friends, which led to the arrest of a 53-year-old man who beat her to death and robbed her.
A German official has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for sexually abusing Ukrainian refugee boys aged 9 and 11, threatening them with deportation, and making child pornography.
The demolition of Joseph Goebbels' villa near Berlin is being discussed in parliament, with debate centering on whether to preserve its historical and architectural value or demolish it due to high maintenance costs and association with the Nazi propaganda minister.
Starting from September 1, 2024, all Ukrainian children living in Poland due to the war will be obliged to attend local schools with Ukrainian language classes and teachers from Ukraine.
In Crimea, military equipment and warehouses storing supplies for Russian troops were spotted. Their coordinates were passed to the Ukrainian military for possible strikes.
Meta's products, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, have suffered large-scale outages, the cause of which is currently unknown.
The Russian army launched a rocket attack on Merefa in Kharkiv region, damaging civilian buildings and injuring a 55-year-old woman.
This year, Ukraine expects significant progress in the confiscation of frozen Russian assets with the support of the United Kingdom, as well as coordinated steps to obtain additional air defense systems from partners.
The National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission has confirmed that it has no plans to change the current electricity tariffs for household consumers.
A fire has broken out in a 1,000-square-meter grain storage facility in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, allegedly involving harvesting equipment and fuel, the cause of which is currently unknown.
Another 51 settlements in Ukraine, including 7 cities and 44 villages, will be renamed as part of the decolonization process.
The Russian army has attacked the town of Merefa in Kharkiv region, Brigadier General Serhiy Melnyk reports.
In the Khmelnytsky region, a woman faces a fine or community service for attacking a vehicle of the TCC soldiers.
The Verkhovna Rada is awaiting a report from the head of the Security Service of Ukraine on the illegal wiretapping of journalists and the activities of the department previously headed by Artem Shilo, who was detained for allegedly leading an organized group to steal money during martial law.
In the first quarter of 2024, the State Logistics Operator signed 155 contracts for the supply of food, fuel and supplies to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for a total of UAH 23. 8 billion, saving UAH 3 billion compared to previous prices.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports, the NOC of Ukraine, and the Wrestling Association of Ukraine reported on Russian athletes who support the war in Ukraine but were allowed to participate in the 2024 Olympic qualifiers, calling for measures to prevent their participation due to violations of neutrality.
