Julia Shramko
US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on August 6. Based on the results of his visit, Trump will make a decision regarding the imposition of sanctions.
An outbreak of acute intestinal infection has been recorded at the "Friendli Camp" in Lviv region. 32 people have been hospitalized with a preliminary diagnosis.
Hungarian Railways is carrying out repair works at Budapest-Keleti station from August 25 to September 20. This will cause temporary changes in the movement of some international trains, including those traveling to and from Kyiv and Vienna.
In July, revenues from oil sales to the Russian state budget decreased by 33% compared to last year. This happened due to the fall in world oil prices and the strengthening of the national currency.
Over the past day, 61 combat engagements took place, more than a third of which occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. In the Lyman direction, 11 enemy attacks were recorded, and airstrikes and shelling covered border settlements.
In Lviv region, 25 children were hospitalized with signs of acute intestinal infection after resting in a camp. A response team is working on site, the food block has been sealed.
The European Union is preparing to impose sanctions against China due to its support for Russia in the war against Ukraine. This decision is related to the supply of Chinese drone engines to Russia through shell companies.
The three countries will finance a package of equipment and ammunition supplies for Ukraine worth $500 million. This is happening under NATO's new initiative "Ukraine Priority Needs List."
From January to July, the state budget of Ukraine received UAH 2. 09 trillion, while expenditures amounted to UAH 2.78 trillion. General fund expenditures exceeded revenues by UAH 700 billion.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry called reports of Pakistanis' participation in the war in Ukraine baseless. The government will discuss this issue with the Ukrainian authorities and request clarification.
As a result of the night drone attack on Lozova in the Kharkiv region, 2 people were killed and 10 were injured, including 2 children. Railway infrastructure, residential buildings, and an energy facility were damaged.
Oleksiy Sereda won a silver medal at the World Aquatics Championships, which is his fifth award at world championships. This result is the best for the athlete in the current season and makes him the most titled Ukrainian diver in the platform event in the history of the World Championships.
Indian components have been found in Russian attack drones, particularly in Shaheds. Head of the Presidential Office Yermak emphasizes the need to deprive Russia of the ability to obtain components from other countries.
DRACS services are again available in "Diia", including re-issuance of certificates and extracts. Documents are delivered by Ukrposhta, and the application review takes 3 working days.
Two barges caught fire at a fireworks festival in Yokohama, causing chaos. Five workers were rescued, one sustained minor injuries.
A month after the Dragon Bravo wildfire in the Grand Canyon, sparked by lightning on July 4, firefighters continue to battle the blaze. The fire, which has engulfed over 50,000 hectares, damaged a hotel, a tourist center, and a water treatment plant, releasing chlorine.
A policewoman from Chernivtsi region has been served with a notice of suspicion for a fatal road accident on July 28. She is accused of violating traffic safety rules while intoxicated, which led to the death of a 35-year-old passenger.
A fraudulent call center with 53 mercenaries was exposed in Uzhhorod, who extorted over UAH 2. 5 million from Czech citizens. They persuaded them to invest in non-existent crypto projects and gained access to their banking data.
On August 6, Ukraine is expected to see an increase in heat up to +37°C in the south. An atmospheric front will bring thunderstorms to the west, north, Vinnytsia region, and parts of Poltava and Cherkasy regions.
The High Anti-Corruption Court chose a pre-trial restraint for the commander of a military unit in the form of arrest with an alternative of UAH 2 million bail. This decision concerns a case of corruption during the procurement of drones and EW, with the pre-trial restraint valid until September 30, 2025.
Russian troops launched a missile attack on an agricultural enterprise near Sumy. Two people died, there are injured, and a search and rescue operation is underway.
The court chose a pre-trial restraint for the director of the UAV manufacturing enterprise in the form of detention with an alternative of depositing 2 million UAH bail. This happened in the case of a large-scale corruption scheme during the procurement of drones and EW, where there are already six suspects.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 2. 2% due to hot weather. Ukrenergo urges not to turn on several powerful appliances simultaneously from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
President Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's night attack with ballistic missiles and "Shaheds". One person died in Lozova, 10 were injured, including children.
Prosecutors reported suspicion to a man who promised to extend a disability group and facilitate travel abroad for $15,000. He was detained after receiving the money and faces up to 9 years in prison.
A mass poisoning of children has been recorded in a private camp in the Lviv region. 24 children aged 7-17 have been hospitalized with a preliminary diagnosis of acute intestinal infection.
The Ministry of Defense will purchase trial batches of material assets in the new MM-25 camouflage pattern, which is the Ukrainian analogue of "multicam". This is an addition to the current MM-14 "pixel", not its replacement.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 151 combat engagements over the past day, half of which occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The enemy launched three missile and 72 air strikes, and carried out 6050 shellings.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell amid concerns about OPEC+'s oversupply and a weak demand outlook. This is the fourth consecutive decline for both contracts, which reached their lowest level in a week.
On the night of August 5, the enemy attacked with 46 Shahed-type UAVs and an Iskander-M ballistic missile. Defense forces shot down 29 enemy UAVs and decoy drones.