Russia has resumed assault operations in the southern areas of Ukraine. The intensity of the attacks and the number of attacks are gradually increasing to previous levels, although they are still lower than in the Donetsk sector.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 2766/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 1 kopeck. Here are the exchange rates in banks, exchange offices and on the interbank market.
In the Sumy region, it was decided to evacuate residents of several settlements, including the Hlukhiv and Esman communities. Evacuations are also underway in 5 settlements of Shostka and Konotop districts.
The State Emergency Service clarified that 7 people, including one child, were killed as a result of the missile attack on Lviv. 12 people were rescued, the number of injured increased to 64, and more than half were hospitalized.
A man suspected of shooting at the military of the TCC was detained in Lutsk. The incident occurred on August 27, when an unknown person opened fire at a CCC post, wounding one soldier.
The head of the Sumy RMA reported a significant increase in shelling in the region compared to last year. 433 casualties were recorded, including 35 children, and the enemy continues to attack civilian infrastructure.
The mayor of Lviv reported significant destruction of residential buildings near the railway station and in the Frankivsk district. Some historic buildings were completely destroyed, and residents of 6 houses were evicted and offered temporary housing.
As a result of the Russian attack in Lviv, 64 people were injured, more than half were hospitalized. 156 buildings were damaged, including residential buildings, schools, medical and historical structures.
The fire in the Holy Mountains National Park could have been caused by Russian shelling or negligence. The fire covered 5 thousand hectares, including 1.5 thousand hectares of the Studynetske forestry, and 2 people were injured.
In Kyiv region, 15 hectares of peat are burning, of which 7 hectares have already been eliminated. In the exclusion zone, the fire has been localized over an area of more than 420 hectares. Rescuers assure that the radiation background is normal.
More than 220 rescuers and 50 pieces of equipment are involved in the aftermath of the enemy attack in Poltava. The number of injured has risen to 298 people, while 53 deaths were reported earlier.
The State Emergency Service reports a critical situation with fires in ecosystems due to the prolonged drought. The number of fires is twice as high as last year.
The National Bank of Ukraine devalued the hryvnia by 17 kopecks, setting the official exchange rate at 41. 2640 UAH/USD. The euro to hryvnia exchange rate was set at 45.54 UAH/euro.
The Polish Foreign Minister called on Ukraine to recognize the “dark pages” of history and rebury the victims of the Volyn tragedy. Sikorski emphasized that Ukraine's future in the EU depends on Poland.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft law on the termination of 14 international treaties of Ukraine. The document provides for the termination of agreements with Russia, Belarus and within the CIS in various areas of cooperation.
In Obukhiv, Kyiv region, a drone caught on a wire on a house, fell and did not explode. At night, Russian troops attacked Kyiv region with drones, damaging a high-rise building and starting a fire in the forest.
MP Dmytro Razumkov announced possible personnel changes in the government this week. According to him, Chernyshov may become the head of the Infrastructure Ministry, and Kuleba may become the head of the Regional Development Ministry.
Bitcoin rose to $58,999. 7 amid expectations of US economic data and a possible rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Historically, September is a difficult month for cryptocurrencies, with an average negative return of 5.36%.
Kyiv needs a constant capacity of 1 GW and has a negative energy balance. The director of the Energy Research Center advises Kyiv residents to prepare for a difficult winter under any scenario.
The director of the Energy Research Center warns of a possible shortage of generating capacity in winter. If the temperature drops significantly, there may be power outages for 12-14 hours a day, especially on the Left Bank and in the South.
The director of the Energy Research Center criticizes the Energy Ministry for not taking into account the realities of war when protecting energy facilities. He emphasizes the lack of adequate protection, which leads to significant losses during shelling.
The director of the Center for Energy Research predicts that power supply in Ukraine will be fully restored within a few days. This will be possible due to the rapid pace of restoration of high-voltage networks.
Since the beginning of the year, 23. 7 million people have crossed the Ukrainian border in both directions. The highest activity was observed in the summer, with women, children, the elderly and foreigners predominating among travelers.
The director of the Center for Energy Studies said that there are no protective structures at Energoatom's facilities. The expert emphasized the absence of even rumors about the construction of protection.
Kharchenko, director of the Center for Energy Studies, expressed surprise at Kudrytskyi's dismissal from the post of Ukrenergo's head. He believes that this decision is illogical and could weaken the trust of Western partners.
The SBGS spokesperson reported a downward trend in illegal border crossings in August compared to July. Most violators were detained at the border with Romania and Moldova.
The SBGSU spokesperson reported a significant decrease in the activity of subversive and reconnaissance groups, especially in Sumy region. However, the enemy has not completely abandoned subversive activities in some areas.
In August, russia shelled Ukraine's border regions 2,500 times. Sumy region suffered the most attacks, where the enemy actively used aviation and attack UAVs.
The French Ministry of Finance warns of the risk of a budget deficit of 5. 6% of GDP instead of the planned 5.1%. This is due to a decline in tax revenues and rising costs.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service said that the Ukrainian Defense Forces fully control the border with Belarus. No provocative actions or unusual situations have been recorded, and no significant movements of equipment or military have been observed.
