Julia Shramko
Almost 98,000 Ukrainian families have submitted applications for the "Schoolchild's Package," which accounts for over half of registered first-graders. Most applications, namely 94,000, were processed through the "Diia" application.
Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 74 out of 95 Shahed drones and decoys launched by the Russian Federation overnight. 21 drones hit 9 locations in the north, south, and east of the country.
Spot gold prices fell by 0. 5% to $3375.06 per ounce. This comes amid a rising dollar and concerns about the independence of the US central bank after Trump's threat.
Russian troops launched three strikes on Polohy district, wounding a 63-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman. The attack damaged private houses, outbuildings, and cars.
Heavy rain caused a landslide on a pilgrimage route in Jammu, India, killing at least 30 people. Authorities urged people to stay home at night due to floods and forecast further rains.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 173 combat engagements over the past day, most of which took place in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka directions. Ukrainian units hit six areas of enemy personnel and equipment concentration.
This night, the enemy massively attacked Poltava region. An energy sector enterprise was affected, but power supply has already been restored.
Oil prices stabilized on Wednesday after falling, as the market watched the war in Ukraine. Investors were assessing the imposition of high US tariffs on India.
In seven months of 2025, local budgets received UAH 178 million in tourist tax, which is 35. 7% more than last year. Kyiv, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Zakarpattia regions are leaders in payments.
As of early August, Ukraine's state and state-guaranteed debt reached UAH 7. 78 trillion (USD 186.13 billion). In July, it increased by UAH 76.92 billion in hryvnia equivalent and by USD 1.29 billion in dollar equivalent.
Since the beginning of the day, 71 combat engagements have been recorded. More than half of them occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions.
In Kyiv's Podilskyi district, a 67-year-old female Hyundai driver ran over a 76-year-old cyclist. The victim died on the spot.
The European Commission does not comment on draft laws, but supports Ukraine and its people. EU member states have extended temporary protection until 2027.
Estonia blames Russian jamming for a drone explosion on its territory. It was likely a Ukrainian drone that deviated from its course due to Russian electronic interference in the Baltic region.
Due to Russian shelling, mines in the Dobropillya community have been de-energized. 148 miners remain underground.
Vinnytsia police identified a man who announced a minute of silence with a toy pistol. The local resident was taken to the unit.
In Kostiantynivka, Russian troops struck a fire and rescue unit. The building and a fire truck were damaged, but the personnel were not injured.
In the morning, the enemy attacked the civilian infrastructure of the Shostka community. Three men aged 35, 44, and 48 were wounded and hospitalized. Part of Shostka region was left without electricity, critical infrastructure is operating on backup power.
The Ukrainian Ombudsman reported on the exchange of letters from prisoners of war and the discussion of humanitarian parcels. This happened after a meeting between representatives of the Ombudsmen of Ukraine and the Russian Federation, mediated by Belarus.
A week before the start of the school year, Ukrainian schools did not receive about a quarter of the planned textbooks. As of August 25, 73.76% of the total number of textbooks had been delivered to educational institutions.
The SBU detained an FSB agent in Kyiv who was collecting data on administrative buildings of the Defense Forces and TCR. The enemy planned to use the information for terrorist attacks and air strikes on the capital.
Indian refineries plan to reduce purchases of Russian oil to 1. 4-1.6 million barrels per day. This comes amid US pressure and the upcoming doubling of American tariffs on Indian imports.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted a special operation in temporarily occupied Crimea. As a result, logistics facilities that ensure the functioning and combat supply of military units of the Russian army were disabled.
Australia is expelling the Iranian ambassador and three diplomats over their involvement in antisemitic attacks. The incidents include arsons at a cafe and a synagogue in Sydney and Melbourne.
US and Russian officials discussed energy deals as incentives for peace in Ukraine. Among the ideas are Exxon Mobil's return to Sakhalin-1 and the purchase of American equipment for Russian LNG projects.
The EU is struggling to develop new sanctions against Russia, considering restrictions on the movement of diplomats. An increase in profits for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets is also being discussed.
Sales of new single-family homes in the US fell by 8. 2% to 652,000 units in July 2025. The median sale price dropped to $487,300, indicating an oversupply in the market.
Brent and WTI oil prices fell after a rise caused by fears of fuel supply disruptions. Traders expect stronger US sanctions against Russian oil and are monitoring the consequences of tariffs imposed against India.
A Gallup poll showed that only 45% of Generation Z consider themselves “thriving. ” This is a 4% decrease compared to 2024, especially among adult women.
Russia launched 59 Shahed drones and decoys over Ukraine. Air defense forces neutralized 47 enemy UAVs, 12 drones hit 9 locations.