Antonina Tumanova
Since the beginning of August, more than 26 thousand cases of COVID-19 have been registered in Ukraine, which is significantly higher than in June. The Deputy Minister of Health spoke about the possibility of obtaining a remote sick leave for 5 days.
The President of Ukraine said that the operation in the Kursk region of Russia is part of a large-scale military, political and diplomatic strategy. The goal is to make Russia ready for a just peace.
The chairman of the Committee on Freedom of Speech suggested the possibility of stricter regulation of Telegram in Ukraine.
Over the last day, 68 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The highest activity was observed in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy carried out 17 assault attacks in the vicinity of seven localities.
In the occupied territories, the invaders demand a Russian passport to obtain school uniforms. This is a new way of passportization, which the occupiers use to blackmail the local population in a difficult humanitarian situation.
Oleg Mamalyga, chief designer of the Iskander-M missile system, has died in Russia at the age of 91. He participated in the development of many types of weapons, including anti-tank and tactical missile systems.
45 military personnel received keys to new homes in the first inclusive town for veterans in Kyiv region. The project was implemented in 9 months at the expense of philanthropists, without involving budget funds.
In the Donetsk region, an enemy FPV drone attacked a car of the FENIX evacuation group. The vehicle was carrying 2 rescuers, a policeman and 4 evacuees, including a child, but no one was injured.
Russian officials and businessmen have been instructed to delete their official correspondence on Telegram. This is connected to the detention of Pavel Durov and the possible access of French intelligence services to correspondence on the messenger.
U. S. President Joe Biden had a conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. The package will include air defense missiles, anti-drone equipment and new sanctions against Russia.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed with his Panamanian counterpart ways to strengthen relations. Kuleba invited the Panamanian foreign minister to visit Ukraine and praised his support.
A citizen of Ukraine was detained in Georgia who illegally replenished a crypto wallet with 30,900 GEL using a single 100-lari bill. The man faces up to 10 years in prison for grand theft.
The IPC allowed 90 athletes from Russia and 8 from Belarus to participate in the 2024 Paralympics under a neutral flag. This is significantly more than at the 2024 Olympics, where 15 Russians and 17 Belarusians competed.
The U. S. president asked Israel's prime minister to agree to a partial withdrawal from the Egypt-Gaza border to advance negotiations. Netanyahu partially accepted the request, agreeing to give up one position.
The Ukrainian national golf team for people with disabilities took part in the Bavarian International Championship for the first time. The Ukrainian athletes represented the country with dignity, and Konstantin Kartavtsev was among the top 10 players in the tournament.
An explosion was heard in Sumy again. The Air Force warned of a missile threat in Kyiv and Cherkasy regions.
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.