The EU Foreign Affairs Council will develop a strategy to influence the outcome of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. The EU does not exclude Kyiv from any final agreement, recognizing the US's strength in negotiations with Russia.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (VAKS) dismissed the prosecutor's appeal regarding the suspension of former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov. The decision of the VAKS investigating judge from July 2 remains unchanged, and the ruling is final.
Draft law No. 13465 enshrines the use of the "Mriya" mobile application and electronic educational documents. It also regulates the processing of personal data in state educational systems.
On August 11, a fire broke out in a nursing home in the village of Briukhovychi, Lviv district. Rescuers evacuated 65 people, 42 of whom were carried out, and 23 were led out using special devices.
On August 12, dry and sunny weather is expected in Ukraine thanks to the Julia anticyclone. The air temperature will be +24...+28 degrees, in the south and Transcarpathia up to +30 degrees.
A nursing home is on fire in Briukhovychi, near Lviv. SES units are working at the scene.
The Republic of Azerbaijan provides humanitarian aid to Ukraine, allocating funds for the purchase and shipment of electrical equipment. This decision was made in accordance with the order of the President of Azerbaijan, based on the principles of humanism and the development of friendly relations between the countries.
A law enforcement officer in Cherkasy fatally hit a man who was crossing the road in an undesignated area. The victim, born in 1958, died on the spot. The driver faces up to 8 years in prison.
Residents of central Victoria observed a large meteor flying across the night sky. Astrophysicist Jonti Horner confirmed it was a fiery fireball and suggested that fragments might have reached the ground.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 6. 8% due to weather conditions that reduced the efficiency of solar power plants. Ukrenergo calls for saving electricity from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, by not switching on powerful appliances simultaneously.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC CPD) predicts an intensification of Russian propaganda in the second half of August. The enemy will discredit the negotiation process, the exchange of prisoners, and spread fakes about Ukraine's loss of sovereignty.
A 5. 65 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico. Its epicenter was at a depth of 10 km.
In Kharkiv, a three-year-old girl fell from a fifth-floor window, getting stuck on an air conditioner on the floor below. SES rescuers promptly removed the child, who experienced an acute stress reaction.
A 27-year-old Ukrainian man, who arrived from Latvia, died at a construction site in Ingolstadt, Germany. The man fell from a height of six meters along with a forklift, sustaining severe injuries.
The study found that conch blowing reduces sleepiness and episodes of sleep apnea. This ancient practice may be an alternative to CPAP machines for treating obstructive sleep apnea.
As of 07:00, 116 settlements in 6 regions have been de-energized due to strong winds and rain. Oblenergo brigades are working to restore power supply.
During the night, Russians attacked the Shostka community in Sumy region. An infrastructure facility, two residential buildings, and agricultural warehouses with equipment were damaged.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 137 combat engagements over the past day, most of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched 59 airstrikes and used 4615 kamikaze drones.
Brent and WTI oil prices fell in Asian trading due to expectations of talks between the US and Russia regarding the war in Ukraine. The possible lifting of sanctions on Russian oil increases pressure on the market.
On the night of August 11, Ukraine repelled an attack of 71 attack UAVs and decoy drones. Defense forces neutralized 59 enemy aircraft in the north, south, and east of the country.
Giants Nvidia and AMD have agreed to deduct 15% of semiconductor sales in China to the US government. This is part of an agreement to obtain export licenses for the PRC market.
A meeting of security advisers will be held in London with the participation of representatives from the USA, Ukraine, and Europe. Progress in ensuring a just and lasting peace will be discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen. The diplomatic situation, the lack of changes in the Russian Federation's position, and Ukraine's and Moldova's accession to the EU were discussed.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland clarified the new rules for admission to Polish universities for Ukrainian applicants for the 2025/2026 academic year. The changes concern the confirmation of knowledge of the language of instruction and admission dates.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine reported that 24% of water samples at bathing sites do not meet microbiological standards. Of 104 samples taken, 25 were found to be contaminated.
President Zelenskyy thanked the Prime Minister of Estonia for support in the war and discussed diplomatic work. The parties also discussed negotiations regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU.
An enemy kamikaze drone hit a regular bus near Kherson. Two people died, sixteen were injured.
President Zelenskyy held talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They agreed on the necessity of sustainable peace for Ukraine and the danger of Russian plans.
On August 9 at 6:00 PM, the fulfillment of requirements for the enrollment of future bachelors and masters in medical, veterinary, and pharmaceutical fields ends. Enrollment continues until August 11 inclusive, when the application status must change to “Included in the order.”
SBU long-range drones hit a logistics hub with ready-to-use Shaheds and foreign components in Tatarstan. The distance to the target was about 1300 kilometers.
