Explosions are heard in the Dnipro suburbs after the Ukrainian Air Force warns of the threat of ballistic missile use.
Six Tu-95MS bombers were spotted flying from the Olenya airfield to the southeast. The Air Force calls for not ignoring air raid warnings in case of a missile threat.
An explosion has occurred at a petrochemical plant in Sterlitamak, Bashkiria, which has been followed by a fire. Three people were injured and are in critical condition in intensive care.
Chinese suppliers have begun to refuse direct deliveries to Russia because of the sanctions. They require goods to be exported through third countries, which complicates trade and raises prices.
Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavlyuk, Commander of the Ukrainian Army, reported on the successful completion of tasks in the Kursk sector and the replenishment of the exchange fund for the return of Ukrainian soldiers from captivity. Meanwhile, ISW confirms further advancement of Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, and Russian “military commanders” claim to have allegedly destroyed the third bridge over the Seim River in the Kursk region.
The Russian army attacked 8 settlements in 3 border communities in Chernihiv region. They used artillery, FPV drones, and explosives from UAVs, with no casualties among the local population.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister said that the inclusion of Russians and Belarusians in the “national card” program does not pose a risk to the Schengen area. The EU is demanding explanations for this decision from Hungary.
The cofounder of monobank reported successful defense against a large-scale cyberattack that lasted 3 days. The bank received more than 7.5 billion requests, but continued to serve customers without interruption.
In the city of Kilia, a 73-year-old man is suspected of shooting through his neighbors' fence and then going to a playground with a revolver. Police seized the weapon and opened an investigation under the article on hooliganism.
The President of Ukraine said that the Russian occupation of ZNPP poses a threat to radiation safety. Zelensky emphasized the need to return the plant to Ukrainian control to ensure safety.
Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine, the Indian Foreign Ministry has confirmed. This will be the first trip to Ukraine by an Indian prime minister since the Russian invasion and a month after his meeting with Putin in Moscow.
Ukrposhta has presented a new stamp “Everything will be UA!” to mark the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine's independence. The stamp was designed by Nikita Titov, known for the Peredovaya issue, and pre-orders are open on World Philatelic Day.
Russian troops shelled de-occupied villages in the Luhansk region. The network of cultural institutions is being reduced in the occupied territories due to lack of funding, and summer cottages are being “nationalized” in Sievierodonetsk.
Ukrainian defenders successfully destroyed an enemy Shahed drone over Cherkasy region. The incident occurred at night and did not have any consequences for the region.
Elon Musk has denied the information that he presented a Cybertruck electric pickup truck to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. He called this report an example of a lie by the traditional media.
Ernesto has reverted to a hurricane, causing dangerous currents on beaches in the United States and Canada. The storm is expected to strengthen before weakening to a post-tropical cyclone on Tuesday.
Air defense destroyed three Shahed UAVs in Mykolaiv region. The enemy fired on Kutsurubska and Ochakivska communities, damaging a residential building and setting off fires. There were no casualties.
There were 145 combat engagements in the frontline, almost a third of which took place in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy carried out 79 air strikes and over 4,600 attacks, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.
The occupiers shelled numerous settlements in the Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. As a result of the hostile attacks, educational institutions, a store, a gas pipeline and vehicles were damaged, and three people were injured.
On August 19, Ukraine is expected to have hot weather without precipitation, except for the western regions. The temperature will be 29-34° in the daytime, up to 37° in the south and center. In Kyiv region, no precipitation, 29-34°.
At night, the enemy attacked Kyiv region with attack drones. Air defense forces shot down the enemy targets, and no hits to infrastructure were made. There were no casualties, the wreckage fell outside of populated areas.
A church for the military has opened in the Kyiv Cave Monastery. Military chaplains will conduct services together with the monastery's brethren, providing spiritual support to the military.
Starting August 17, regional train No. 816/815 Lviv - Rakhiv will extend its route to Dilove station. The schedule between Lviv and Rakhiv will not change, and the final stop will be at 21:49 in Dilove.
In Cherkasy region, the SBU exposed the rector of a UOC (MP) church for justifying the war crimes of the occupiers. He was notified of suspicion and faces up to 8 years in prison.
In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, preparations are underway to accommodate refugees from the Kursk region. The plan is to use “ownerless” housing and apartments of Mariupol residents who are still waiting for the promised compensation housing.
The Ukrainian Air Force has warned of a high-speed target moving toward Dnipro. Earlier, there were reports of enemy aircraft activity in the Sea of Azov and the threat of ballistic missile attacks from the northeast.
The Supreme Allied Commander Europe said that Russia's response to the events in the Kursk region has been slow and scattered.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed bilateral relations and political dialogue with his Indian counterpart. The conversation took place amid reports of a possible visit of the Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine.
Russian invaders attacked the unique “green school” in Antonivka twice, causing irreparable damage. While extinguishing the fire, the rescuers came under repeated fire, and a fire truck was damaged.
In the first 7 months of 2024, about 300 thousand Ukrainians visited primary care doctors for mental health problems. The most common complaints are anxiety, sleep disorders, and other psychological symptoms.
