Julia Shramko
On August 24, partly cloudy and dry weather is expected in Ukraine. During the day, the temperature will be 21–30°, with westerly and northwesterly winds.
The 2026 World Robot Conference has begun in Beijing. More than 2,000 robots from 16 countries are taking part.
A lunar eclipse will occur on the night from Thursday to Friday. It will last 5.5 hours and will be visible to billions of people.
Traffic in the capital will be temporarily restricted on August 23–25 due to security measures involving foreign delegations. The restrictions will be in effect in the city center and four districts.
The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on Ukraine on August 24. The topic of the meeting is support for peace and security in Ukraine; it will begin at 22:00 Kyiv time.
The General Staff reported 197 combat engagements since the beginning of the day. The largest number of attacks was recorded in the Kostiantynivka, Southern Slobozhanskyi and Pokrovsk directions.
At 7:00 p. m. on August 24, Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine in various countries will form symbolic chains. The campaign has been supported by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Alina Bushma won bronze at the European Squash Championship in Budapest. It is Ukraine’s first medal in the history of the continental championship.
Due to the historically low level of the Danube, Romania will urgently deepen the riverbed and divert water to the nuclear power plant. Releases from reservoirs will also be increased.
In Mykolaiv, a Shahed attack drone damaged a transport facility. The injured 46-year-old man was hospitalized.
Following Russia's attack on the shopping mall, which killed 16 people, proceedings were opened over official negligence. The supermarket director was served with a notice of suspicion.
The 18-year-old attacker killed a female student and seriously wounded two teenagers. Police are examining his links to online communities that promote violence.
A federal judge ruled the ban on immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries unlawful. The Trump administration may appeal the decision.
Ukraine's Nazar Chepurnyi won the European Championships in the vault with a score of 14. 566 points.
Since July, the Unmanned Systems Forces have struck 267 energy hubs, including in Crimea. In the "MoLoChKa" operation against Russia's shadow fleet, 242 targets were hit.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade talks with the United States over the proposed 50% tariffs. Ottawa promises to respond with reciprocal measures.
Due to another Russian attack, operations at DTEK Naftogaz’s gas production facility in the Poltava region have been halted.
A fire broke out at a warehouse containing aerosol cans on the premises of the Iskra plant in Lviv. Rescuers discovered a third person who had died.
Russia launched a daytime combined strike on Odesa region: a woman, a 16-year-old girl and another person were injured. Homes, silos and infrastructure were damaged.
The president called on the government, the Verkhovna Rada and veterans to prepare proposals on a Veterans’ Code and the digitalization of services. The Ministry of Veterans Affairs identified five priorities for 2026–2027.
Two people were killed and five employees injured at an aerosol can warehouse in Lviv. The fire has been contained, and rescuers are removing hazardous containers.
As a result of the attack, a railway facility, a warehouse, and a wooded area caught fire. Repeated strikes damaged the State Emergency Service’s equipment; no casualties were reported.
Emmanuel Macron announced increased support for Ukraine and the dispatch of interceptor missiles after speaking with Zelenskyy. He called for increased pressure on Russia.
Putin issued another round of threats while claiming that he was allegedly ready for dialogue. The Center for Strategic Communications responded.
The "Banderole" reportedly crashed near Kopatkevichi in the Gomel region, likely due to a lack of fuel. Ukrainian channels reported 12 drones.
Russian ballistic missiles struck a truck parking lot in Boryspil district. A man and a woman were killed; a child is among the 9 injured.
As a result of the Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih, 16 people were killed, 130 injured, and four went missing. Rescuers continue clearing the rubble.
The price of gold rose to its highest level in more than three months amid a weaker dollar and concerns over U. S. government debt. The metal gained 5% over the week.
In Kryvyi Rih, a Russian strike drone hit the city’s largest shopping complex. A fire broke out, and a rescue operation began.
At the Brinell School in Fagersta, a man with a sword injured several people. Police detained the suspect; according to other reports, they shot him.