Julia Shramko
Russian troops repeatedly attacked Kherson Oblast, wounding three police officers. This happened after a deadly drone strike on a civilian car, which killed two people.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia is trying to create the illusion of deciding Europe's fate with Trump. However, the US discusses Ukraine and Europe directly with them, considering Russia only as a raw material appendage.
In the morning, an enemy drone attacked a civilian car in the Yunakivka community of Sumy region. Two women sustained minor injuries, their lives are not in danger.
The National Guard Brigade "Spartan" repelled a Russian breakthrough attempt, destroying an enemy platoon. Over the day, the guardsmen repelled 27 assault actions.
The average home price in the US rose by 1. 7% to $429,000 in the second quarter of 2025, reaching record levels. However, growth slowed in 75% of markets, and 24% of markets recorded price declines, especially in Florida.
In the Beryslav district of Kherson Oblast, a Russian drone attacked a civilian car. As a result of the explosive drop, a man and a woman were killed.
Vasyl Bodnar, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Poland, reacted to the incident involving the UPA flag at a concert by Belarusian rapper Max Korzh in Warsaw. He emphasized that Ukrainians must adhere to Polish laws, and such actions harm bilateral relations.
Tony Stark's Acura NSX Roadster from the movie "Avengers" will be presented at Monterey Car Week. The car, created for the film based on the first-generation NSX, will also be put up for a charity auction next year.
European and Ukrainian leaders will hold a virtual meeting with US President Donald Trump. The meeting will take place before his summit with Putin.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 165 combat engagements over the day, with more than a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched two missile strikes, 89 air strikes, and 5120 shellings.
Leonardo DiCaprio was detained and searched by police near an exclusive party in Ibiza. The police officers, who did not recognize him, demanded to see his documents.
Russia launched 2 ballistic missiles and 49 drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 2 missiles and 32 drones.
An explosion occurred at the Enaex Brasil explosives factory in Brazil, killing nine people and injuring seven. The Ministry of Labor has launched an investigation into safety conditions.
China hopes for the participation of all interested parties in peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine. This comes ahead of the summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are confronting superior enemy forces in the Dobropillia and Pokrovsk directions. The occupiers are trying to infiltrate with sabotage groups, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine detect and destroy them.
President Zelenskyy instructed to consider the possibility of simplifying border crossing for young Ukrainians. It is proposed to raise the age limit from 18 to 22 years.
Ukraine has become one of the first countries in the world where Starlink Direct to Cell technology has started working, allowing direct satellite communication without additional equipment. This technology will allow Ukrainians to stay connected via SMS even without mobile network coverage.
AOL announced the discontinuation of its dial-up internet access service as of September 30, 2025. This technology was the primary gateway to the network for millions of users in the 1990s and 2000s.
Zakarpattia customs seized a batch of almost 17,000 counterfeit toys and accessories visually similar to Labubu dolls. The goods, worth over half a million hryvnias, were destined for a Volyn entrepreneur; the case will be transferred to court.
The restaurant "Chinese Hello" in Lviv was fined 48,000 hryvnias. The reason was violations of hygiene standards after mass poisoning of visitors.
Russian military attacked an educational institution in Kherson, damaging the building. Also, an occupier's drone wounded a 26-year-old girl in the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson.
The SBU detained two pro-Kremlin agitators in Odesa, including a priest and an archpriest of the UOC (MP). They justified Russia's war, heroized the occupiers, and spread fakes on behalf of collaborators.
The Committee on Finance and Tax Policy voted to recall Dubinsky from the post of deputy chairman. The decision was made unanimously, and the issue will be further considered in the hall on August 19-21.
US President Donald Trump transferred the Washington police department under direct federal control and deployed National Guard troops. This is the first time in history that a president has taken control of a city's police, citing an emergency situation after an attack on a former civil servant.
Mykhailo Podolyak, adviser to the head of the Presidential Office, stated that Putin's ultimate goal is not the annexation of territories. He emphasized that there are only Moscow's maximum demands, and the only path to peace is to make the Kremlin afraid to even think about new aggression.
President Zelenskyy thanked European leaders for their support and noted that Russia is preparing for new offensive operations. He emphasized the importance of global unity and continued pressure on the aggressor.
Units of OTG "Donetsk" are conducting defensive battles, destroying small enemy infantry groups attempting to infiltrate between defensive lines. The situation is complex and dynamic, but infiltration does not mean seizing territories.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the NSDC's Center for Countering Disinformation, refutes Russian narratives about the "surrender" of territories. He emphasizes that the Defense Forces are doing everything possible to destroy the Russians, despite the objective situation at the front.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is forming a list of units for the quick transfer of UAH 7 million to each battalion at the front line. This decision by the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief will increase the funding of combat units.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth suggested possible concessions at the upcoming Trump-Putin summit. He noted that "no one will be satisfied."