Antonina Tumanova
The occupation forces of the Russian Federation launched an artillery strike on Kherson around 17:30. The shelling injured a 62-year-old woman who sustained blast and craniocerebral injuries, as well as contusion.
Zaporizhzhya NPP temporarily lost connection to the only backup power line due to a short circuit. The IAEA expressed concern about the vulnerability of Europe's largest nuclear power plant.
Sea border guards joined the raising of the Ukrainian national flag at the Vorontsov Lighthouse in Odesa. The annual ritual is organized by the Ukrainian Navy and the Vyshyvanka Festival NGO.
Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Stalinism and Nazism on August 23. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on the international community to condemn the totalitarian regimes of Stalin and Hitler and honor the memory of millions of victims.
On Ukraine's Independence Day, the diaspora will organize events as part of the Voices of Captives project in more than 30 cities around the world. The goal is to express support for Ukrainian soldiers and civilians held in Russian captivity.
On the occasion of the National Flag Day of Ukraine, border guards and the Defense Forces congratulated Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories of the South. They emphasized the importance of feeling the Ukrainian spirit even under occupation.
The National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation has denied the Russian fake about a pregnant woman killed during the evacuation from Kursk region. The head of the Center, Andriy Kovalenko, said that this information is designed to appeal to the emotions of Russians and has no evidence.
Special forces “eliminated terrorists” in penal colony #19 in the Volgograd region of Russia. All hostages were rescued, the operation lasted 30 minutes.
A riot broke out in penal colony No. 19 in the Volgograd region of Russia. The attackers, who claimed to be members of ISIS, took hostages, killed one FSIN officer and wounded several others.
The National Paralympic Committee of Ukraine has announced the composition of the national team for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. 140 Ukrainian athletes will compete in 17 sports, most of them in swimming and athletics.
The men who took hostages in a Russian colony said they were demanding a hostage exchange “for the sake of their Muslim brothers. ” They claim to be acting because of Russia's “oppression of Muslims.
Ukraine plans to resume electricity exports to Romania, Hungary, and Moldova on August 25. This will help to avoid restrictions for Ukrainian electricity producers and balance the energy system.
Svyatoshinsky District Court has extended the detention of judge Oleksiy Tandyr, accused of a fatal car accident. Tandyr will remain in custody until October 21 in the case of running over a National Guard officer.
Putin said that Ukraine allegedly attempted to attack the Kursk nuclear power plant. The Center for Countering Disinformation called it a lie and part of Russia's campaign to discredit Ukraine and intimidate the world with a nuclear threat.
A 56-year-old man was killed and 8 people were wounded in the Russian shelling of Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv region. Residential buildings, businesses and cars were damaged, and a fire broke out in the forest.
The President of Ukraine honored 11 outstanding people with the National Legend of Ukraine award. The awardees include composer Igor Poklad, athlete Olga Harlan, boxer Oleksandr Usyk and others.
The Ukrainian Air Force attacked a platoon stronghold of the Russian Federation in the Kursk region with GBU-39 bombs. A UAV control center, an electronic warfare unit, equipment and up to 40 enemy soldiers were hit.
Two veterans' hubs have been opened in the Kyiv region to address all the problems of defenders. Veterans and their families will be able to receive legal and psychological assistance, education, rehabilitation and other services.
Satellite imagery of the Marinovka airfield in the Volgograd region of Russia after the morning attack has been released. Social media reports that hangars at the facility, which was used to bomb Ukraine, were allegedly hit.
Iryna Vereshchuk said that Russia has not asked for a humanitarian corridor from the Kursk region. Ukraine has announced this possibility, but Russia has not taken the necessary steps.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov announced the launch of the Veteran+ application. This is a service for providing government services to veterans, which is being developed based on the best international practices.
Russian authorities reported the sinking of a railroad ferry with fuel in the port of Kavkaz after an attack by the Ukrainian armed forces. The explosions in Krasnodar Krai are recognized as the result of a Ukrainian strike, and fuel tanks were damaged.
Oleh Stohniy, the head of the Romny City Council, was notified of being suspected of beating the council secretary, Viacheslav Hubar. The incident occurred on December 22, 2023, during an official dispute, and the victim sustained minor injuries.
Ukrenergo reports that there are no plans to cut off electricity in Ukraine on August 23. The company urges consumers to use electricity sparingly, despite the absence of scheduled blackouts.
Three people - a man, a woman and their 17-year-old son - died in a sewer shaft in a private house in Novhorod-Siverskyi. Rescuers recovered the bodies of the victims, and the circumstances of the tragedy are being established.
The occupiers have set up a new route for the export of Ukrainian grain from Luhansk region to Iran via the Caspian Sea. The Kremlin is unhappy with the drop in yields in the occupied Kherson region due to the destruction of the irrigation system.
In the Kuban, a “hit” has occurred at the Kavkaz port, probably by a Ukrainian missile. A ferry with railroad fuel tanks was reportedly blown up, and heavy smoke is visible.
Ukraine has identified 5 priority areas for recovery. Latvia continues to support Ukraine, including financial assistance and facilitation of its accession to the EU.
Law enforcement officers conducted searches in the case of fraud with the “eVodnovnennya” program in Izium district. They found facts of submitting fake documents to receive compensation for non-existent damage to housing.
National Police units are ready to ensure security during the celebration of the Flag Day and Independence Day of Ukraine. The police call on citizens to take care of their own safety and respond to alarms.