Hot weather is expected in Ukraine without precipitation, except in the western regions. Temperatures will reach 35-37° during the day in most areas, 15-20° at night. In Kyiv and the region, it will be hot up to 35-37°.
Schedules of power outages for August 20 have been changed in a number of regions of Ukraine. Instead of the announced two phases, only one phase of outages is planned from 17:00 to 18:00 in most regions.
Air monitoring in Ivano-Frankivsk region revealed no excesses of harmful substances after the attack on an industrial facility in Ternopil region. Checks were conducted in several settlements in the region.
The government has made changes to the eHouse program, reducing the down payment for young people and expanding opportunities for IDP relatives. Certificates of “eRestoration” can now be used as a down payment, and the interest rate changes after 10 years.
Russian troops shelled Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region. A 59-year-old woman was injured and hospitalized, and private houses were damaged. An investigation into the violation of the laws of war has been launched.
A 52-year-old man was detained on suspicion of threatening passers-by and firing a gun while drunk. The police detained the attacker in the Industrial District, seized the weapon and opened a criminal investigation for hooliganism.
Two men were injured in the suburbs of Kherson as a result of a Russian drone attack. A 62-year-old resident of Kindiyka and a 36-year-old resident of Sadove sustained blast injuries and shrapnel wounds.
Disney has canceled the Star Wars prequel Acolyte after the first season. The decision is attributed to the company's strategy to cut costs on high-budget Marvel and Star Wars projects.
As a result of a nighttime enemy attack on an industrial facility in Ternopil, a fire broke out and was extinguished at 14:40. The level of chlorine in the air was recorded, but the situation is under control.
Police detained a 53-year-old man suspected of ordering the murder of his wife's lover for $15,000. Law enforcers simulated the crime to protect the victim and detain the customer.
A 45-year-old man with a serious illness died in a park in Kryvyi Rih. It happened after being stung by bees. Police are investigating the circumstances of the death, which occurred on August 20 in the city's Central City District.
Maria Branias Morera, a Spaniard who was considered the oldest person in the world, died at the age of 117. After her death, 116-year-old Japanese Tomiko Itooka became the oldest living person.
The HACC has scheduled for August 28 a hearing on the case of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Knyazev, accused of taking a bribe. He was detained in May 2023 while receiving $450,000.
Part of the proceeds from frozen Russian assets in the EU will be used to purchase ammunition for Ukraine through the Czech Republic. This will make it possible to purchase hundreds of thousands of large-caliber ammunition units that Ukraine needs.
In Kherson region, Russian troops dropped explosives from a drone on a resident of Vesele. The 60-year-old woman was injured and taken to a hospital where she is being treated.
The European mission will evaluate the implementation of the indicators of the Ukraine Plan under the Ukraine Facility program. Ukraine plans to fulfill 9 indicators in the third quarter of 2024 to receive €4 billion from the EU.
The deadline for Hungary's response to the EU's request for changes to the immigration program for Russians and Belarusians has passed. Eight Baltic and Nordic countries have expressed security concerns over the changes.
The program provides for the construction and reconstruction of water supply systems in 9 regions of Ukraine. By the end of 2025, 2 million Ukrainians in 5 regions will have access to water, and Mykolaiv region will be provided with water in a year.
The commander of the Ukrainian Air Force reported a successful tactical aviation strike on the occupiers' positions in the Donetsk sector. Guided aerial bombs struck the enemy's equipment and personnel.
In Kharkiv region, a repair team of a power company was shelled, without any casualties. In Sumy region, a fire broke out in a substation due to shelling, which was extinguished. A total of 550 settlements remain without electricity.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed bill No. 8371 banning the activities of religious organizations affiliated with the Russian Federation. The law will come into force in 30 days, but UOC-MP communities will have 9 months to break ties with the ROC.
The Cabinet of Ministers approves a draft law on the Unmanned Systems Forces in the Armed Forces. The government allocates UAH 24 billion for the purchase of drones for the army; Ukraine has already contracted 1 million drones.
Ukrainians will receive 10% cashback for purchases of “Made in Ukraine” goods. The maximum amount is UAH 3,000 per month, which can be spent on services or donations to the Armed Forces.
The Ministry of Community Development has introduced a new state portal autobus. gov.ua with information on regular international bus routes. The resource was created to improve the quality and safety of transportation, help in choosing a carrier and planning a route.
Satellite images showed the disappearance of a pontoon ferry across the Seim River in the Kursk region. Smoke was spotted near the site of the ferry, possibly from an explosion.
Six families with six children aged 3 to 12 have been evacuated from the temporarily occupied communities of Kherson Oblast. The evacuation was made possible by the efforts of the Save Ukraine organization.
The Kosyno checkpoint on the border with Hungary will be undergoing repairs from August 21 to 26. Citizens are asked to take into account the possible slowdown of the checkpoint when planning their trips abroad.
Russian troops shelled Makiivka with rocket artillery. Travel of collaborator officials has been restricted in the occupied territories of Luhansk region, and in Starobilsk, people are regularly checked at the market.
In Myrnohrad, police will search for parents hiding children from evacuation. Authorities are calling for evacuation, warning of a deteriorating situation and possible life under shelling without water and electricity.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine increased by 2. 1% due to the heat wave. From 16:00 to 24:00, restrictions will be in place in all regions, imports are being made from 5 neighboring countries, and 550 settlements are without power.
