A polyclinic building in the center of Kharkiv was damaged by a rocket attack. Information about the injured and the extent of the damage is currently being clarified.
In the case of inflated prices for urns for the ashes of fallen soldiers, the former director of the capital crematorium and other participants returned UAH 200,000 in damages, the indictment was sent to the court.
Russian occupants attacked the central part of Kharkiv.
During a nighttime enemy attack in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, rocket fragments damaged a parking lot. There was no fire and no casualties, and no damage to the buildings was found.
On the night of August 6, 13 Shahed UAVs were shot down in Mykolaiv region. The enemy launched rocket attacks on Voznesensky and Mykolaiv districts and attacked the Kutsurubska community with a drone. Buildings were damaged and fires broke out.
The United States is engaged in intensive diplomacy to reduce tensions after the assassination of the Hamas leader. Blinken calls on all sides to refrain from escalation and work toward a ceasefire in Gaza.
At night and in the morning, Russian troops fired 8 times at the border areas of Sumy region. 44 explosions were recorded in 6 communities, using FPV drones, MLRS, mortars and artillery.
A fatal accident occurred in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. A Mazda driver died on the spot after a collision with a DAF truck on Valeriy Lobanovsky Avenue.
Russian troops shelled settlements in the Kherson region, damaging critical infrastructure and residential buildings. As a result of the attacks, 1 person was killed and 5 were injured.
On August 6, Ukrainians will compete in rowing, sport climbing, wrestling, and athletics at the Olympic Games in Paris. On August 5, Illia Kovtun won silver in artistic gymnastics on parallel bars.
In the western regions of Ukraine, short-term rains are expected, sometimes significant. The rest of the country will be mostly without precipitation. Temperatures will be 11-20° at night, 18-30° during the day, warmest in the south.
At night in Khmelnytsky region, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 3 Shahed drones while repelling a Russian air attack. There is currently no information on damage to critical infrastructure or civilian casualties.
Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 4 out of 6 missiles and 15 out of 16 drones launched by Russia at night. The attacks targeted Kyiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions.
At night, the enemy attacked Kyiv region with missiles and drones. The air defense system shot down the targets, there were no casualties, but several buildings were damaged, including an apartment building, a gas station, and an office building.
The total value of cryptocurrencies fell by 3 367 billion due to the fall of bitcoin by 15% and ether by 22% in 24 hours. The sell-off coincided with a broader drop in stock markets due to fears of a recession.
On the border with Poland, an increase in passenger traffic is recorded by 40% due to the tourist season. The largest queues are observed at the checkpoints "Krakovets", "Shegini" and "Rava-Russkaya". At the same time, it is reported that passenger cars are temporarily not allowed to pass through the Yagodin checkpoint.
In the Studenok river of the Kharkiv region, a massive pestilence of fish was recorded. An investigation has been launched into violations of water protection rules, and water and fish samples have been taken for research.
Oil prices fell due to a sell-off in the stock market, caused by fear of a recession in the United States. The decline is limited due to the loss of supplies from Libya and the risk of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
Gold prices fell by 2% due to the liquidation of positions by investors amid a sell-off of shares. Analysts believe that the attractiveness of gold as a safe asset remains high amid fears of a recession in the United States.
On the Minsk area in Kyiv, a group of teenagers beat up a 12-year-old schoolgirl, it was filmed on video. An investigation has been launched into hooliganism committed by a group of individuals.
Hurricane Debbie reached the coast of Florida, leaving more than 250 thousand consumers without electricity. Catastrophic flooding and record precipitation are expected in the southeastern United States, and a state of emergency has been declared.
The Museum of the history of Ukraine has ordered a technological survey of the coat of arms on the Motherland Monument. The Paton Institute has identified minor shortcomings that are planned to be addressed, and has signed a contract for further testing.
An outbreak of acute intestinal infection occurred in Cherkasy after eating sushi at a restaurant. 8 people, including 3 children, were hospitalized with a diagnosis of bacterial intestinal infection. An epidemiological investigation is underway.
A teaser for the second season of HBO's The Last of Us has been released online. The footage demonstrates new challenges for Joel and Ellie, as well as the appearance of new characters, including a mysterious figure played by Catherine O'Gara.
The Israeli Defense Forces announced the elimination of Abed al-Zeri, Hamas's Minister of Economy in Gaza. He was responsible for expanding Hamas's military capabilities and controlling humanitarian aid in the Strip.
Over the past 24 hours, 424 firefighters extinguished 77 fires in open areas covering 55. 47 hectares. The SES calls for compliance with fire safety rules, as 90% of fires are caused by human negligence.
President Zelenskyy welcomed Botswana's signing of the Peace Summit Joint Communiqué.
A fire broke out on the territory of a former refrigerator plant in Mariupol at a Russian military base. According to the local Resistance, the arson was organized by partisans, and there is no official information from the occupiers.
In Kyiv, repair works are being carried out on Valeriy Lobanovsky Avenue, which impedes traffic in the direction of Sevastopol Square. The Patrol Police urges you to take this information into account when planning your route.
Ukrainian gymnast Ilya Kovtun won a silver medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in the parallel bars. The athlete received 15.5 points for his performance, as reported by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine.
