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Belgium will provide €4 million for the digitalization of veteran services, in particular for the Unified Register of Veterans. The funds will be directed toward the development of the Veteran Pro service in Diia, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
Widespread internet disruptions have been reported in the Russian Federation, with the highest number of complaints coming from Moscow and the surrounding region. The incident occurred amid a blackout caused by a bang at a substation.
Power went out in some areas of Moscow due to a pop at an electrical substation on Vavilova Street. The escalators in the metro are not working, and there is also no power supply in shopping centers.
The Patrol Police announced the launch of 50 new automated traffic violation camera systems starting August 20, 2026, bringing the total number to 426. The systems will be installed in Rivne, Zhytomyr, Smila, Chernivtsi, and other regions.
Yevhen Khmara confirmed that by the time the Verkhovna Rada votes on his candidacy for the post of defense minister, he will already be a civilian.
In Kyiv’s Dniprovskyi district, debris from an enemy UAV fell in the courtyard of a five-story building; there is no fire. Mayor Klitschko warned of new UAVs flying toward the capital and urged residents to remain in shelters.
In Kharkiv district, a RENAULT minibus and a GAZ truck collided. Five people were injured and taken to hospital.
Belgium plans to announce the allocation of additional funds to Ukraine to support healthcare, civil society, and those affected by Russian strikes. Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot discussed this with President Zelenskyy.
The President of Ukraine met with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot, discussing preparations for the Drone Deal and possible dates for its signing.
The President of Ukraine announced new agreements with partners that are needed in August and September before the start of the heating season. Details are not being disclosed yet for security reasons.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk said that the President’s submission to appoint Andrii Sybiha as Minister of Foreign Affairs has been received by parliament. It will be considered shortly in accordance with the procedure.
U. S. President Donald Trump said that no talks with Iran are taking place.
Stefanchuk confirmed receipt of Zelenskyy's submission on the appointment of Khmara as Minister of Defense. The Verkhovna Rada will consider it in accordance with the procedure.
Eight countries, including Ukraine, have agreed to join the EU sanctions against Belarus for supporting Russia's war. The restrictions apply to goods, technologies, and crypto-assets.
On August 17, unknown individuals detonated smoke grenades near buildings in Kharkiv’s Saltivskyi District. There were no casualties; the police seized the remains of the pyrotechnics.
The President of Ukraine submitted to the Verkhovna Rada the candidacies of Yevhen Khmara for the position of Minister of Defense and Andrii Sybiha for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs. The vote is scheduled for tomorrow.
U. S. President Donald Trump published an image in which the Strait of Hormuz is marked as a "New U.S. Territory." He called the idea "excellent," stating that the United States controls the strait through a blockade.
Four earthquakes of up to magnitude 4. 8 occurred in the province of Granada on August 18. Emergency services received more than 50 calls, and shopping centers were evacuated.
Trump's envoy Jared Kushner said that negotiations between the US and Iran are more active than ever, but the sides have not yet reached an agreement.
The Russian army is striking an industrial enterprise in Kryvyi Rih, said Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the Defense Council. An emergency rescue operation has already begun in the city.
Over the past day, there were 211 combat engagements at the front. The enemy carried out 64 airstrikes, using 212 guided aerial bombs and 6,170 kamikaze drones.
The Skiros tanker was attacked near the CPC terminal off Novorossiysk after loading a shipment of Russian oil.
U. S. President Donald Trump said that the idea of declaring the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory was wonderful, since the blockade had proved to be\r\neffective.
Intense heatwaves and drought have led to catastrophic vegetable and grain harvests in Europe. Corn production in France will fall by 35%, while losses in Italy exceed €3 billion.
US President Donald Trump said that Iran wants to reach a deal, but not the kind he believes is necessary. He emphasized that US involvement is обусловed by the fact that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.
During a drone attack on a DTEK mine in the Dnipropetrovsk region, 52-year-old miner Valentyn Kapitanov was killed. The company expressed condolences and promised support to the family.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Serhii Naumenko First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. NSDC Secretary Ihor Klymenko noted that Naumenko is a professional officer with combat experience.
Experts inspected the Duke de Richelieu monument after the sandbags were removed. No significant damage was found; its condition is stable, but there are traces of corrosion and an old cavity.
Netanyahu told Kushner that Israel will not withdraw its troops from Gaza and will not allow reconstruction until Hamas is disarmed. The sides agreed to working groups, while an American general will oversee the process.
The enemy attacked civilian infrastructure in Odesa region, hitting a private house and damaging others. Four people were injured, including two 16-year-old boys; all were hospitalized.