Kharkiv region was attacked by 22 drones in an hour, there are casualties, including a child. Enemy strikes were recorded in Bohodukhiv, Izium, Kupiansk, and Chuhuiv districts.
On August 9, 2025, Russian troops attacked a shuttle bus in the Kherson suburbs with a drone. Two civilians were killed, six people received injuries of varying severity.
An armed man, who believed that the coronavirus vaccine caused his illnesses, opened fire near the CDC headquarters in Atlanta. A police officer was killed in the incident, and the shooter was found shot dead.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the state's readiness to host a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin head Vladimir Putin. Trump announced a meeting with Putin on August 15, 2025, in Alaska.
On the night of August 9, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 47 attack UAVs and two "Iskander-K" missiles. Defense forces neutralized an "Iskander-K" missile and 16 enemy UAVs in the north and east of the country.
In Kyiv, UAH 1. 4 billion in real estate taxes were paid in January-July this year, which is UAH 411 million more than last year. In total, UAH 34.6 billion in taxes were received by the capital's budget during this period, which is 16% more than last year's figures.
President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine's readiness for real solutions for peace, but emphasized that Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier. He stressed that the answer to the territorial question is already in the Constitution of Ukraine.
Ford has for the second time postponed the release of the Project T3 electric pickup truck and the next-generation electric van until 2028. This decision will allow the company to focus on developing more affordable electric vehicles, including a mid-size pickup truck in 2027.
Ukrainian agrarians have harvested 19. 9 million tons of early grain and leguminous crops from 5.3 million hectares. This accounts for 47% of the threshed area.
Consumer inflation in Ukraine in July 2025 slowed to 14. 1% year-on-year, with deflation of 0.2% month-on-month. Food prices decreased by 1.1%, with vegetables becoming 23.9% cheaper.
The US is actively looking for a location for a meeting between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Among the possible options being considered are the UAE, Rome, and Hungary.
As a result of an enemy UAV attack on Sumy, a non-residential building was damaged, and the roof caught fire. There are no casualties.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin. The conversation took place ahead of Putin's summit with US President Donald Trump.
US gold futures hit a record high, exceeding $3534. 10, due to the imposition of tariffs on bullion imports. This caused a widening spread between futures and spot prices.
The meeting between the US and Russian presidents could take place next Monday, with Rome being considered as the venue. This would be the first meeting between Trump and Putin since Trump's return to office.
The head of the CPD NSDC, Kovalenko, stated that information about "plans" and "agreements" in the media is fiction. This message appeared after media publications about possible scenarios amid Donald Trump's peace efforts.
In the Volyn region, a group of individuals attacked a service vehicle of the TCR (Territorial Recruitment Center) and police during the notification of conscripts. One man was detained, and the actions of another were classified as hooliganism.
President Zelenskyy appealed to Polish Prime Minister Tusk regarding new admission rules for Polish universities, which complicate the studies of Ukrainian students. The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Poland requires a B2 level language proficiency certificate, which creates obstacles for applicants.
President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Tusk held talks on peace, defense production, and support for Ukrainians. Issues concerning Ukrainian students in Poland and the negotiation process for Ukraine's EU membership were also discussed.
The government expects a trade deficit of up to $44. 46 billion in 2026. Export and import of goods and services are projected to grow under two scenarios.
The government approved the forecast for the economic and social development of Ukraine for 2026-2028. GDP growth and inflation are expected under two scenarios.
Forecaster Natalka Didenko predicts mostly dry and sunny weather in Ukraine over the weekend thanks to anticyclone Ines. Air temperature will range from +25 to +33 degrees, with local rains in some regions.
Chelsea is in talks with Manchester United to sign 21-year-old Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho. United head coach Ruben Amorim believes Garnacho is looking for new challenges, and the player was previously close to joining Chelsea in January.
A 48-year-old resident of Khmelnytskyi region tried to cross the border with Moldova on a paraglider bought online for 500 euros. He was detained by border guards of the Mohyliv-Podilskyi detachment even before takeoff.
In a private clinic in Kyiv, a plastic surgeon was notified of suspicion. He performed a breast lift operation on a patient despite detected tumors and without proper examination by an oncologist.
The bill on virtual assets may be considered in the Verkhovna Rada on August 19. Document No. 10225-d, prepared by the Committee, is awaiting discussion.
Juvenile police in Ternopil identified a 14-year-old teenager who shot a pneumatic pistol near a playground. An administrative protocol was drawn up against his parents for failing to fulfill their duties regarding the upbringing of children.
Kharkiv was attacked by Russian drones at night, hits were recorded in the Saltivskyi district. A civilian enterprise, office premises, and cars were damaged, and a married couple was injured.
The flagship Volkswagen Touareg SUV will cease production by 2026 without a direct replacement. The company will focus on more affordable models, such as the Tayron, due to declining profitability.
The new Polish President, Karol Nawrocki, proposed to update the project for building one of Europe's largest airports, rejecting the government's proposals to scale down the project. He seeks to restore high-speed rail connections to a number of smaller Polish cities.
