Julia Shramko
As a result of the Russian attack, an energy facility was damaged, leaving more than 10,000 subscribers in Chernihiv without electricity. Energy workers will begin restoration work as soon as the security situation allows.
The man is suspected of illegally registering a deceased person's apartment, causing losses of UAH 1 million. He was extradited from Spain and taken into custody.
Vogue magazine published footage from the wedding of Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez, which took place on August 11. The couple got married at home wearing Gucci outfits.
In Kropyvnytskyi, levels of dust, formaldehyde and sulfur dioxide exceeding the permissible limits were recorded after a fire at the company's settling ponds. The head of the Regional Military Administration urged residents to close their windows and limit time spent outdoors.
South Korea is reviewing Trump's comments about scaling back joint exercises, hoping for substantive negotiations. Pyongyang has not yet responded, while experts warn of possible high costs.
As a result of shelling, consumers in the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions have been cut off from power, with the largest number in the Kherson region. No restrictions are forecast for today, but consumption is increasing due to the heat.
SBU counterintelligence officers prevented a series of terrorist attacks in Odesa Oblast by detaining a 27-year-old agent of the Russian Federation. At the enemy’s direction, the woman made three explosive devices and planned to blow up a vehicles belonging to the Defense Forces.
A man and a woman were killed in a nighttime strike by Russian jet-powered UAVs on a private residential area of Sumy. A 52-year-old resident was injured, and dozens of houses were also damaged.
Over the past day, there were 236 combat clashes at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Sloviansk directions. The enemy launched a missile strike and 82 airstrikes, and used 11,783 kamikaze drones.
Iranian hard-line leaders have developed a secret escalation plan in preparation for a larger battle. They are tightening control over the army, ramping up missile production, and attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
In the Indian state of Bihar, at least six people were killed and five injured in a stampede at a temple. The incident may have been caused by the fall of an electricity pole, which sparked panic among worshippers.
The enemy attacked the port infrastructure of Odesa region, damaging a civilian vessel flying the flag of Togo. Four people were injured; three were hospitalized, one in serious condition.
In Bydgoszcz, on August 14, two underage Ukrainians were subjected to aggression by adults because they were speaking Ukrainian. The police are searching for the attackers, and the consulate is monitoring the case.
Over the past week, Russia attacked Naftogaz Group facilities 13 times, using drones and missiles. As a result of the strikes, the operation of some facilities was halted, leading to a loss of production volumes.
A fire broke out due to the heat on the premises of an inactive company's settling ponds in Kropyvnytskyi, causing heavy smoke. Residents are asked to close their windows and limit time spent outdoors until the air quality measurement results are available.
As a result of Russia's attack on the Poltava region, three industrial enterprises in two districts were affected. There were no fatalities or casualties, and the fires have been extinguished.
During the night of August 17, Russia attacked Ukraine with 128 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 106 drones; strikes were recorded at 14 locations.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that the largest sanctions list since the beginning of the war is being prepared. If adopted, the number of sanctioned individuals and companies will increase by one-third.
Forecasters predict variable cloudiness and no precipitation in most regions. During the day, brief showers with thunderstorms are possible in the western and northern regions.
PrivatBank reported that its services had resumed stable operation following a technical outage this morning. The debited funds will be returned to clients’ accounts within 24 hours.
In Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, a 34-year-old serviceman was detained for the murder of a fellow serviceman. A conflict after drinking alcohol escalated into a fight; the man was beaten with a stick and a hammer.
In the village of Morochne, a 16-year-old VAZ driver is suspected of hitting a 26-year-old pregnant woman who was walking along the roadside. The victim died in hospital; the child could not be saved; a Dräger test showed that the driver was drunk.
France, Germany and Britain are coordinating efforts to ensure Europe’s participation in future negotiations. They are concerned about possible exclusion from the dialogue by the Trump administration.
At 6:33 a. m. on August 15, the Main Center for Special Monitoring registered an earthquake in the Poltava region with a magnitude of 2.4 at a depth of 3 km. According to the classification, it is imperceptible.
On the night of August 15, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the "Progress" rocket and space center in Samara and the "Savasleyka" airfield. Fires were recorded at both sites; the extent of the damage is being clarified.
PrivatBank experienced disruptions in several services, which prevented users from paying by card. The bank's team is already resolving the problem and promises a prompt restoration of service.
The enemy attacked agricultural workers in the Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv regions. Four men were injured, and equipment and warehouse facilities were damaged.
Ukrainian forces struck the Progress center in the Samara region and the Savasleyka airfield. An oil facility in Ust-Luga was also damaged.
At night, the enemy attacked Poltava region; a UAV strike on an industrial enterprise in Myrhorod district was recorded. Buildings were damaged, and two people were injured.
Russian troops struck Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing a fire. Rescuers are working at the scene, and information about casualties is being clarified.