In Cherkasy region, the SBU exposed the rector of a UOC (MP) church for justifying the war crimes of the occupiers. He was notified of suspicion and faces up to 8 years in prison.
In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, preparations are underway to accommodate refugees from the Kursk region. The plan is to use “ownerless” housing and apartments of Mariupol residents who are still waiting for the promised compensation housing.
The Ukrainian Air Force has warned of a high-speed target moving toward Dnipro. Earlier, there were reports of enemy aircraft activity in the Sea of Azov and the threat of ballistic missile attacks from the northeast.
The Supreme Allied Commander Europe said that Russia's response to the events in the Kursk region has been slow and scattered.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed bilateral relations and political dialogue with his Indian counterpart. The conversation took place amid reports of a possible visit of the Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine.
Russian invaders attacked the unique “green school” in Antonivka twice, causing irreparable damage. While extinguishing the fire, the rescuers came under repeated fire, and a fire truck was damaged.
In the first 7 months of 2024, about 300 thousand Ukrainians visited primary care doctors for mental health problems. The most common complaints are anxiety, sleep disorders, and other psychological symptoms.
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.
