Antonina Tumanova
Zelenskyy called protecting the frontline regions from Russian terror and guided aerial bombs a separate challenge. He called for the creation of our own countermeasures.
In Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, debris from an enemy drone fell on a business center. One person was killed and two were injured; rescuers are inspecting the building.
After appointing Yevhenii Khmara as defense minister, Zelenskyy expects more active deep strikes. Decisions are also needed regarding mobilization, contracts, and rotations.
In Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, fragments of an enemy drone caused a fire at a business center. Emergency services have headed to the scene.
After testing more than 30 samples, the Ministry of Defense selected four models of medical pouches. They will be tested in combat before procurement through ProZorro.
The NBU set the dollar exchange rate for August 21 at UAH 44. 61. The euro rose to UAH 52.13, reaching a new all-time high.
Companies’ warehouses suffered significant damage in Russia’s overnight attack. "Faini Lody" estimates the losses at tens of millions of hryvnias.
During the massive attack on Kyiv, Lucas Savickas and his delegation took shelter. He arrived in the Ukrainian capital for a two-day visit.
The Russians carried out nine strikes on Kramatorsk with FAB-250 aerial bombs. Twenty-two houses, commercial facilities, a library, and infrastructure were damaged.
Tuition at leading Russian universities costs up to 2 million rubles a year. Intelligence officials said that the Kremlin is shifting the funding shortfall onto students.
A Russian drone attacked an operating store in Sloviansk, where shoppers and staff were present. A fire broke out, and three people were injured.
The Russians attacked the logistics infrastructure of the Kyiv region for the fourth time in 24 hours. Rescuers are extinguishing fires in the Brovary and Boryspil districts.
The Cabinet of Ministers suspended Mykola Hladyshenko due to the risks of inadequate oversight and money laundering. The suspension of Oleksii Stupak has also been initiated.
The UN Secretary-General expressed serious concern over US sanctions against Tomoko Akane and Abdoulaye Seyé. The UN called the ICC a pillar of international justice.
Russian forces carried out 70 airstrikes, dropped 224 guided aerial bombs, and launched 6,564 drones. They attacked most actively in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
Amazon plans to cover around 500 U. S. communities with drone delivery by the end of the year. The expansion requires permits from local authorities.
Rescue operations are ongoing after the Russian attack on the police building in Zhytomyr. Two police officers were killed and more than 40 people were injured.
A container ship from Busan will travel to Europe via the Arctic, with stops in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Poland. The journey will take 40–45 days.
Kim Yo Jong called Zelenskyy's statement about the possible deployment of 50,000 troops to Russia groundless. In 2024, North Korea sent approximately 14,000 military personnel.
In North Macedonia, 38 cases of West Nile fever have been confirmed; four patients have died. Most of those infected are people aged over 60.
Trump said the situation with Iran was good and that talks had been suspended. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key flashpoint.
Ski slopes on the Stelvio Glacier have been closed due to the heat and thunderstorms. Operators cannot guarantee snow quality or skier safety.
The unemployed man coordinated Russian attacks and collected data on military facilities. He also requested weapons for contract killings of soldiers.
The MP reported the detention of former Deputy Head of the Office of the President Iryna Mudra and her presence at NABU. There is currently no official confirmation.
In Odesa, a serviceman from the military enlistment office grabbed and beat a 13-year-old boy during a conflict. Police are investigating the assault; he faces up to five years in prison.
Russian “Banderol” drones struck the Zhytomyr police building. Two police officers were killed, and at least 20 people were injured.
LandSpace's reusable Zhuque-3 rocket successfully returned its first stage after launch. Previously, it had only been landed on a sea platform.
Putin stated that the attacks had no critical consequences but caused damage. He instructed that the damaged logistics facilities be restored.
Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration closed the "Golden Convoy" case due to the absence of a crime. The origin of the cash, gold and banknotes was confirmed by Raiffeisen Bank International AG.
Banks in four countries have raised fees on Russian cash to 15–20%. The surplus of rubles is squeezing Moscow’s financial influence.