The occupiers shelled 17 settlements in Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. The enemy attacks killed 1 person and injured 11 others.
On August 12, Ukraine will be mostly without precipitation, with short-term rains possible only in the northeast. The temperature at night will be 11-22°, during the day 21-31°, northwest wind 5-10 m/s.
The apple harvest in key EU countries in 2024 will fall by 11% compared to the previous year. Production will also decline in Ukraine and Moldova, leading to high prices and new opportunities for exporters.
The 'ATESH' movement reports that the Crimean bridge has been reinforced. Russia is installing additional air defense systems, double-row barges, and building a new fence to protect against possible attacks by Ukrainian Black Sea Fleet.
Belarus has been instructed to "reinforce" areas near the border with Ukraine, including Iskanders and MLRS. This follows Lukashenka's claims of allegedly destroying air targets over Belarus.
July saw the highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since October 2022, with a large-scale Russian attack on July 8 that killed dozens of people in a single day making last month extremely deadly.
Oleksandr Khyzhnyak, Olympic boxing champion, returned to Ukraine from Paris. He was solemnly welcomed at the country's main railway station, where he added a champion's artifact to the railway collection.
Hamas reports about 100 dead as a result of an Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza. Israel denies the number of casualties and claims to have attacked Hamas militants in the compound.
Ukrainian athlete Oleksiy Sereda has dramatically made it to the final of the Olympic diving competition, taking 11th place with 405. 05 points. The final will take place today at 16:00 Kyiv time.
The Russian military is massively attacking civilians with drones in the coastal areas of Kherson region. Among the victims are an 82-year-old woman from Antonivka and a 58-year-old man from the village of Sadove.
In Luhansk region, Russian troops attacked frontline villages with more than 80 drones and artillery. The occupiers are imitating repairs, and the 'luhansk national team' will take part in the Russian plowing championship.
Russian occupants shelled 11 settlements in Donetsk region 2849 times over the last day. Kostyantynivka suffered the most, where 14 civilians, including 2 children, were killed and 40 people were wounded.
No power outages are planned in Ukraine today. Due to the hostilities and technical disruptions, 491 settlements remain without power supply, and power companies have restored power to 4,713 consumers.
Russian troops attacked Novhorod-Siverska and Semenivska communities in Chernihiv region. Forty-two explosions from mortars, artillery and drones were recorded, with no casualties among the local population.
In Dniprovsky district of Kherson, three men were wounded by shelling and drone attacks. Two of the injured are being treated on an outpatient basis, and one was taken to hospital in serious condition.
At night and in the morning, Russian troops fired 17 times at the border areas of Sumy region. There were 44 explosions in 9 communities, including air strikes and artillery shelling.
At night, a large fire broke out outside Kherson due to Russian shelling. Smoke engulfed the city, and residents are advised to close windows, drink more water, and wear respiratory protection masks.
Russian troops shelled several districts of the Kharkiv region. The attacks killed two people, wounded 4, and damaged residential buildings, a hospital, and an educational institution.
In Mykolaiv region, artillery shelling and FPV drone attacks were reported in several communities. A village club and a kindergarten were damaged, and fires broke out in an outbuilding and a residential building.
The incidence of COVID-19 is increasing in Ukraine due to the new FLiRT strain. Mostly people of working age and the elderly are affected, due to the strain's characteristics, heat, and crowding in air-conditioned rooms.
A Russian missile strike on Konstantinovka killed 14 people, including 2 girls aged 9 and 11. 43 people were wounded, and examinations are underway to identify 6 more victims, possibly including another child.
Occupants shelled 17 settlements in Kherson region. Critical infrastructure, residential buildings and cars were damaged. Six people were injured as a result of the attacks.
The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have "shot down" 32 drones overnight, mostly in the Kursk region. Meanwhile, Russian telegram channels posted data and videos on the situation in the Kursk and Belgorod regions.
Ukrainian intelligence destroyed the Russian boat 'Tuna' near Chornomorske in occupied Crimea using a MAGURA V5 maritime drone. Three other invaders' boats were damaged during the operation.
The aggressor attacked Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovs'k region with kamikaze drones and heavy artillery. Two people were injured, an apartment building was damaged, and a fire broke out.
Starting August 15, the heat is expected to increase in Ukraine, starting in the west. By Independence Day, the weather will stabilize, and it will be comfortably warm and sunny, forecasts weather forecaster Natalia Didenko.
The deficit of Ukraine's foreign trade in goods in January-July 2024 amounted to USD 16. 5 billion, which is 18.7% more than last year. Imports amounted to $39.1 billion, exports to $22.6 billion, with the largest imports from China and exports to Poland.
Since the beginning of the year, 346 women in Ukraine have received free IVF treatment. 130 of them have successfully become pregnant. The NHSU paid over UAH 8.7 million for these services to 18 medical institutions in 8 regions.
A strong explosion occurred in the town of Kurchatov near the Kursk NPP. The plant's administration had previously assured that the plant was operating normally, with security guards and staff undergoing training.
No power outages are expected on August 10. It is recommended to use powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00. If the situation changes, there will be an additional notification.
