Julia Shramko
Parliament is expected to vote on Yevhenii Khmara and Andrii Sybiha for the positions of defense and foreign ministers. More than 260 votes are projected for each.
Tom Holland received at least $20 million upfront for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day. " His bonuses could exceed $100 million\r without a cap.
Members of Parliament continued meetings with the candidates for the posts of Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs. The dialogue had lasted more than five hours the day before.
NABU and SAPO are conducting a special operation against a criminal organization. According to the investigation, it is headed by a sitting and a former MP, with the participation of officials of the Office of the President.
Russia launched two ballistic missiles and 65 drones at Ukraine overnight. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 58 targets, but hits were recorded at 10 locations.
On August 19, brief rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine. Daytime temperatures will be 21–26°, reaching up to 30° in the far east.
On August 18, Russian forces carried out four airstrikes on Kramatorsk, hitting an apartment building. A woman, a man and an 11-year-old boy were wounded; four buildings and three cars were damaged.
The Polish Prime Minister condemned the attack on a 14-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy from Ukraine, calling it an anti-Polish act. The police\r\ndetained two suspects; the investigation is ongoing.
A former resident of Dnipropetrovsk region who fought for the “DPR” and acquired Russian citizenship has been notified in absentia of suspicion of high treason. According to the investigation, he commanded the “Akhmat” attack UAV company and issued orders to shell civilian infrastructure in Sumy and the region.
Unsettled weather is expected in Ukraine on August 19 due to an atmospheric front. At night, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the north, center, and south, during the day in the east; temperatures will be 21–26°C, reaching 30°C in the far east.
The British Prime Minister stated his 100% support for Ukraine in the war against Russia. He emphasized that London would stand by Ukraine in its hour of need.
The Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart sentenced a Ukrainian to 1 year and 3 months in prison for planning arson attacks commissioned by Russian intelligence. Two other defendants were acquitted.
Oil prices rose amid fears of supply disruptions following Iran's statements about taking an offensive position and the United States' refusal to continue the agreement. Brent reached $90.94, while WTI reached $85.03 per barrel.
Member of Parliament Mariana Bezugla has rejoined the Servant of the People faction. MPs Zheleznyak and Honcharenko confirmed this.
In Dnipropetrovsk region’s Synelnykove district, the mandatory evacuation of families with children from 16 settlements has been announced. A total of 2,177 children must leave within a month, with assistance from the National Police and charities.
In Kyiv, a woman under the influence of alcohol threw a four-year-old pinscher from the balcony of a fourth-floor apartment, and the animal died. Police informed her that she was suspected of a crime; she faces up to eight years in prison.
The Ministry of Education and Science has approved new approaches to assessing students in grades 5–9, simplifying the recording of results in the gradebook. Now, one grade per subject is given for each semester, without the mandatory indication of result groups.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy published a video of the reburial ceremony of Yevhen Konovalets, the first head of the OUN. He addressed those present at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced an air raid alert in Kyiv and interrupted the plenary session. The deputies will proceed to shelters and resume work after the all-clear.
Russian forces struck the center of Pechenihy in the Kharkiv region with two missiles. As a result of the attack, 10 people were killed and at least 18 were injured.
The head of a dance troupe in Poltava region is suspected of sexual crimes against female students. The investigation has identified four victims; the crimes were committed from 1982 to 2014.
The EVA distribution center in Brovary, which serves stores and the online shop, was damaged as a result of the Russian attack. No people were injured, but there may be temporary delays with goods and orders.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of an ammunition depot in Karlivka and five enemy UAV control posts. A Russian forces command post in the area of Terny was also struck.
Today, the candidates for the positions of Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs will meet with parliamentary factions, and tomorrow there will be a vote. The nominations of Yevhen Khmara and Andrii Sybiha will be submitted today.
The frigate "Admiral Kasatonov," carrying "Zircon" missiles, was spotted near the island of Fehmarn in the Baltic Sea. This, The Telegraph notes, may indicate an escalation between Russia and NATO.
Members of Parliament report that the President may submit candidates for the positions of Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the near future. The vote is planned for tomorrow.
Uman is preparing to receive pilgrims for Rosh Hashanah, which will take place on September 11–13. The authorities have synchronized security, medical, and transportation tasks, taking martial law into account.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's attack on a busy intersection in Pechenihy, Kharkiv region, which killed 10 people. He promised an inevitable response to the strike.
The number of people injured in the attack on Pechenihy has risen to 17. Medical teams and other emergency services are working at the scene.
The first head of the OUN, Yevhen Konovalets, was reburied at the National Military Memorial Cemetery near Kyiv. The ceremony took place with the participation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.