President Zelenskyy spoke with Chief of the Armed Forces Syrskyy about Ukraine's actions. He also had a meeting with Defense Minister Umerov on the missile program.
The President of Ukraine has announced the preparation of the launch of a new digital achievement "Army+". The application will simplify everyday tasks for the commanders of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, and subsequently for every soldier.
Ukrainian wrestler Parviz Nasibov has made it to the finals of the 2024 Olympic Games in the Greco-Roman wrestling weight category of up to 67 kg. In the semifinals, he defeated the top seed with a score of 3:3 in his last active action.
The first fatality from the new FLiRT sub-variant of the coronavirus has been reported in Ivano-Frankivsk region. An 80-year-old woman with comorbidities died after 20 days of treatment in the hospital.
Evacuation of children from 28 settlements in Donetsk region continues. Over the past day, 372 families with 481 children have been evacuated. The evacuation is taking place in armored vehicles.
An explosion was heard in Snihurivka, Mykolaiv region. Local authorities are urging residents to stay away from windows and adhere to the two-wall rule, and an air alert was previously announced in the region due to a missile threat.
The Russian army shelled Nikopol district with artillery and kamikaze drones. A multi-storey building, private houses and infrastructure were damaged, and two men were injured.
In Antonivka, Kherson region, the number of wounded from a Russian drone attack has risen to three. A 46-year-old man sustained explosive and cranial injuries while standing on the street at the time of the attack.
The Ukrainian film Me, Pobeda and Berlin, based on the novel by Kuzma Scriabin, has been released on Netflix. The film immerses viewers in the atmosphere of the 90s and features Scriabin's iconic music.
Ukrenergo reports that no power outages are planned for August 8 in Ukraine. The company urges Ukrainians not to use powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00.
At Sheremetyevo airport, Russian customs officers seized a book about Volodymyr Zelenskyy ordered by a Russian. An expert review found it to be banned for import due to possible harm to state security and Russia's interests.
SBU collected evidence against Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Spiridonov for war crimes in Kherson region. He was involved in mass repressions against civilians and the organization of torture during the occupation of the region.
In some districts of Ivano-Frankivsk region, 25% to 90% of students will not be able to attend school due to the lack of shelters. Authorities are considering options to ensure the safety of children, including temporary technical solutions and transportation to schools with shelters.
While walking in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, a man found an object that looked like a mortar shell. The police reminded Kyiv residents of the safety rules for detecting suspicious objects and urged them to be careful.
Alexey Smirnov reported on the tense situation in the border area of the Kursk region. Emergency services have been switched to an enhanced round-the-clock mode of operation, and the situation is under control.
The United States has terminated the USAID-funded Constitutional Court of Georgia program. Other educational projects and grants totaling more than $95 million have also been suspended.
In Pesochin, a man shot two acquaintances during a conflict, firing at least 14 bullets. The suspect is 57 years old and faces up to 15 years in prison or life imprisonment.
A Russian missile strike on Kharkiv on August 6 injured 12 people, including an 8-month-old baby. The condition of all the victims, including the baby, is assessed as moderate.
A video of Ukrainian pilots, technicians, and ground staff training in piloting and maintaining F-16 fighter jets was posted on NATO's official social media page X.
The 24-year-old boyfriend of one of the singers killed in the missile attack raised UAH 280,000, allegedly to support their families. He spent the donations on gambling and is charged with 10 counts of fraud.
The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Zambia held talks in Lusaka. They discussed bilateral relations, cooperation in international organizations and signed a memorandum of political consultations.
The Russian army shelled the village of Dolynka in Zaporizhzhya region using aerial bombs. The attack killed two men and partially destroyed a house.
Over the last day, 85 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. Most attacks were registered in the Pokrovsk sector, while in the Toretsk sector occupants increased the number of assault operations to 13.
Ukrenergo reports that there are no plans to cut off electricity in Ukraine on August 7. The company urges to use powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00.
32 kg of cocaine worth more than $1 million was found on a Florida beach, washed up by Hurricane Debbie. The U.S. Coast Guard reported 25 packages of drugs found by a passerby among the seaweed.
President Zelenskyy announced the decision of the Cabinet to allocate additional funding for Ukraine's missile program. The meeting also discussed the situation at the front and the production of drones.
The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Chiefs of Staff to review the situation at the front and the production of Ukraine's own drones and missiles. Additional funding has been allocated to the missile program, and they also discussed the provision of weapons to additional brigades.
Salome Zurabishvili calls on Bidzina Ivanishvili to explain her position on deviating from the Western course. The president accuses the authorities of fulfilling Ivanishvili's order and isolating the country.
The new publishing house "Atlant" received a state order for UAH 178 million, inflating prices for textbooks. The Ministry of education and science initiated an internal investigation into the purchase of textbooks at an inflated cost.
A new batch of humanitarian aid from Ukraine has arrived in Mauritania. 538 tons of vegetable oil provided with the support of Finland and WFP will provide food for the poor and refugees in the Mbera camp.
