Antonina Tumanova
In Liutezh, after a conflict, a man fired twice into the supermarket floor and once more into the air. He was served with a notice of suspicion.
Keith Kellogg and the U. S. delegation inspected the aftermath of the attacks on the Odesa port. They discussed maritime safety and investment in reconstruction.
The Belarusian regime is recruiting citizens into the Russian army and preparing schoolchildren for war. Nearly 2.9 thousand Belarusians have passed through the Russian military.
The SAPO prosecutor is asking that Iryna Mudra be assigned bail of UAH 150 million. The court announced a recess until August 24 to allow the defense to familiarize itself with the\r\nmaterials.
Ukraine's new sanctions target Russian and Chinese companies, officials, collaborators, and the "Rusal" group. Restrictions have also been imposed on the creators of "Masha and the Bear".
The President enacted the NSDC decision on sanctions against Yuriy Ivanyushchenko. The restrictions include asset freezes and a ban on transactions.
Bridget Phillipson said that racist and sexist views are becoming normalized, while misogyny is spreading on social media. She called for stronger protections for women and children.
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 195 combat engagements; Russia carried out 55 airstrikes and launched 6,634 drones. The most active sectors are Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka.
The government and parliament discussed budget challenges and funding for the Defense Forces. The parties agreed to work on attracting international funding.
After the August 20 attack, 16 people were killed, nearly 50 were injured, and more than 200 facilities were damaged. Zelenskyy promised a fair response.
The art project “The Future Remembers” has started in Kyiv ahead of Independence Day. The light installation will be shown from August 21 to September 1.
The Ministry of Finance was instructed to expedite the transparent and competitive sale of Sense Bank. The proceeds will be directed to the needs of the Defense Forces.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle and its 178-hectare estate. The family plans to preserve the castle and spend time there.
In Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, UAV debris caused a fire in a non-residential building. One person was killed and another injured.
In Croatia, a Ukrainian man wanted by Germany in connection with the explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines was detained under a European arrest warrant. His lawyer will appeal the arrest.
Zelenskyy announced new approaches and appointments in the diplomatic team, particularly in the United States. The decisions will be made after consultations.
Ukraine and Indonesia have signed a five-year memorandum on joint Antarctic and tropical research. The first projects will begin in December.
Zelenskyy signed several sanctions packages targeting Russia’s military-industrial complex, collaborators, and former Ukrainian officials. The work will continue.
About 90% of the cruise missiles were shot down during Russia's August 20 strike, but ballistic missiles are much more difficult to intercept. Ukraine needs Patriot missiles.
Armed men took control of the tanker near Mukalla and steered it toward Somalia. The condition of the crew is unknown.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the toughest sanctions against Iran and called on China to join the pressure. Beijing purchases more than 80% of Iran’s oil.
The court in Plzeň upheld the denial of international protection to a Ukrainian. The war, fear of mobilization, and refusal to serve were not recognized as grounds for granting asylum.
A critical infrastructure facility was attacked in the capital. There may be disruptions to hot water supply in Desnianskyi District and part of Dniprovskyi District.
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.