Ukraine and the Dominican Republic agreed to strengthen economic cooperation. They discussed the prospects for increasing trade and the possibility of turning the Dominican Republic into a logistics hub for Ukrainian exports in the region.
A water main break has occurred in Dubliany, which is part of the Shevchenkivskyi district of Lviv. The water supply is cut off, services are working to eliminate it, and water trucks will be operating at two locations from 14:00.
Ukraine completes its third harvest during the war, harvesting 28. 5 million tons of grain. The opening of the sea corridor allowed Ukraine to export 44 million tons of grain and reach pre-war export levels.
UZ is developing a model for changing tariffs for passenger transportation, including domestic and Intercity+. The company plans to increase base fares moderately every year and introduce flexible pricing depending on the popularity of flights.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the appointment of Vyacheslav Nehoda as head of the Ternopil RSA. The government also dismissed Serhiy Gorbachev from the post of Education Ombudsman of Ukraine.
Ukrenergo predicts a shortage of electricity next week due to the heat wave. Consumption may increase by 10-12%, and the company may take measures to limit consumption and attract assistance from European countries.
Explosions were reported in Sumy and Dnipro. An air alert was declared in Kyiv and a number of regions due to the threat of ballistic missile attacks, as warned by the Ukrainian Air Force.
During the operation of the sea corridor, Ukraine has exported more than 42 million tons of agricultural products. Today, almost 70% of agricultural products are exported by sea, which is slightly less than before the full-scale invasion.
A massive blackout occurred in Vladivostok and almost the entire coastal region after a scheduled training session for power engineers. More than 1.8 million people were left without power, including hospitals and public transportation.
Ukrainian farmers harvested 28. 5 million tons of grain and 3.4 million tons of oilseeds. Wheat and barley have been threshed on 100% of the area, with Odesa region leading the way.
Kazakhstan promises to prioritize its own economic interests in applying sanctions against Russia. The country is balancing Western restrictions with regional economic needs.
In Dnipro, explosions were reported after an air alert was declared in the city and region. The air force warned of a threat of ballistic missile attacks from the southeast.
The Ministry of Energy reported that blackout schedules will not be applied. Due to hostilities and technical disruptions, 486 settlements remain without power supply, and power companies have restored power to 16,033 consumers.
Forecasters predict a heat wave in Ukraine, which will lead to an increase in electricity consumption. The Energy Ministry urges consumers to save money and businesses to import electricity to avoid supply restrictions.
The government will introduce a draft law amending sanctions legislation. It is proposed to prohibit the use of software products and access to electronic resources related to countries and individuals under sanctions.
On the night of August 16, air defense systems shot down 2 Shakhtys in southern Ukraine. On August 15, 2 reconnaissance and 4 attack UAVs were destroyed. In Mykolaiv region, the enemy attacked a community with two FPV drones, no casualties were reported.
Explosions were heard in Sumy, probably outside the city. The Ukrainian Air Force warned of tactical aircraft launching guided bombs in Sumy region, and an air alert was declared.
The enemy shelled Nikopol district with artillery and drones. Infrastructure, buildings and equipment were damaged, but there were no casualties.
The court register contains 130 cases of accidents involving electric scooters. The most frequent cases are pedestrian accidents, property damage, and drunken driving, which are punishable by fines and deprivation of rights.
At night, 5 drones launched by Russia were shot down over Ukraine. The enemy also attacked with 3 Iskander-M ballistic missiles. Mobile firing groups and electronic warfare assets were involved in the air battle.
Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, the wanted leader of the Los Killers gang, was detained in New York State after illegally entering the United States. He is suspected of the murder of a retired police officer in Peru and other crimes.
There were 144 combat engagements in the frontline, almost a third of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 7 missile and 74 air strikes, dropping 101 drones. Defense forces are repelling the attacks.
Occupants shelled 25 settlements in Kherson region. Critical infrastructure, residential buildings and private cars were damaged. As a result of the attacks, 1 person was killed and 5 were wounded, including a child.
In Ukraine, on August 16, it will be mostly without precipitation, with some rain in the west. The temperature at night will be 10-20°, during the day 24-34°. In the Kyiv region, it is dry, up to 29° during the day.
Three employees of a private joint-stock company are suspected of illegally extracting more than 10,000 tons of sand from the Desna River, causing UAH 7. 7 million in damages. They face up to six years in prison under Part 3 of Article 240 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has clarified the procedure for exchanging driver's licenses after the expiration of the 2-year validity period. The exchange is possible online or at a service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, provided there are no more than 2 traffic violations.
Three officials of Kyivavtodor and a contractor are accused of embezzling budget funds during the repair of a road in Kyiv. According to the investigation, the documents contained false information about the scope of work performed.
The United States will provide Ukraine with additional security assistance packages in the coming days. This was confirmed by a White House spokesperson after the US and Ukrainian defense ministers spoke about the situation at the front and defense needs.
The KCSA recommends that Kyiv schools organize as much face-to-face education as possible in 2024-2025. The school year will start on September 2, and the capacity of shelters in schools has increased by 67,000 seats.
Ukraine is considering a humanitarian corridor from Kursk region to Sumy. A corridor towards Russia is possible subject to an official request from the Russian side, which has not yet been received, Vereshchuk said.
