In the Poltava region, air raid alerts were announced 9 times in 24 hours, with a total duration of more than 6 hours. Thanks to the work of the Defense Forces, no hits on civilian infrastructure and no casualties were recorded.
During the night, Ukrainian defense forces shot down all 29 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia. There was also a hostile attack of 3 guided air-to-surface missiles X-59 launched from the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.
In Ukraine, on August 15, dry weather is expected with temperatures at night of 10-20°, and during the day of 24-32°. The wind will be from the northwest, 5-10 m/s. In Kyiv and the region, the temperature at night will be 10-15°, and during the day 24-29°.
Since the beginning of 2024, Ukrainian entrepreneurs have received 14,645 soft loans worth UAH 55. 2 billion under the 'Affordable Loans 5-7-9%' program. Most of the funds have been allocated to agriculture and manufacturing.
The Russian army has carried out more than 2,000 strikes in Sumy region this summer. More than 20,000 people from 183 settlements have been evacuated, and the buffer zone is designed to protect our border communities, the Interior Minister said.
The secretary of Zaporizhzhia City Council, Regina Kharchenko, reported repeated sounds of explosion in the city. This information appeared in her Telegram channel after the previous report of an explosion in Zaporizhzhia.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting on the creation of a 'buffer zone' in the Kursk region. The issues of security, humanitarian aid and compliance with international law in this area were discussed.
The enemy fired on Semenivka territorial community in Chernihiv region. An apartment building caught fire as a result of an artillery strike.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting on the situation in the Kursk region to discuss security, humanitarian aid, and the establishment of military commandant's offices, if necessary. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is defending itself in compliance with international law.
A forest fire has been localized in the Balakliya forestry on an area of 43 hectares. Rescuers continue to fight the fire, with 59 people and 16 tankers involved. The head of the RMA claims that the enemy deliberately destroyed the forests.
A 61-year-old man with a mine-blast injury was taken to the hospital after the shelling of the Dniprovsky district of Kherson. Earlier it was reported about one dead and two wounded who were on the street during the attack.
A rapid increase in COVID-19 cases has been recorded in the capital. In the second week of August, 1283 people fell ill, the number of hospitalizations is growing, and KCSA calls for safety measures.
The military situation in Kharkiv region remains unchanged, but the enemy has not abandoned its plans. Forest fires and shelling of civilians in Kupyansk and Kruhlyakivka were recorded, and 58 people were evacuated.
The Defense Ministry's procurement agency has started supplying winter clothing to the Armed Forces. The total amount of supplies is UAH 2.6 billion, and the deadline is the end of 2024.
The Chief of Staff reported on the situation at the front. In the Kursk region, the Ukrainian Armed Forces advanced 1-2 km, taking more than 100 Russian soldiers prisoner. Zelensky ordered to strengthen the eastern direction.
The SBU neutralized an FSB agent network that included former Yanukovych bodyguards and a National Guard member. The group collected confidential information about Ukrainian special services and officials.
Police in Chernivtsi region are investigating the torture of a child. A 34-year-old woman tied her 10-year-old son with a chain by his leg, explaining that it was a method of education. The child was removed from the family.
The Ukrainian media published the first footage from the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, showing a report from Sudzha. The military told about the mood when entering the territory of the Russian Federation, and journalists showed the life of local residents.
The Foreign Intelligence Service warns of risks for Ukrainians visiting Belarus. All arrivals are subject to filtration measures, phone checks, and may be deported or detained.
NASA satellites detected a fire at the Savasleyka military airfield in Nizhny Novgorod region after a nighttime drone attack. This base is home to MiG-31K fighters, carriers of the Kinzhal missiles.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak met with James O'Brien, Assistant Secretary of State. The parties discussed the situation at the frontline, defense cooperation and strengthening of sanctions against Russia.
In July 2024, food prices in Ukraine decreased by 0. 8% compared to the previous month. The main factors were lower prices for eggs and vegetables, although prices for some other products increased.
Over the past day, 318 ecosystem fires occurred in Ukraine, destroying more than 233 hectares. Dnipropetrovska, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Mykolaiv regions were the most affected. The SES urges everyone to follow fire safety rules.
German Prosecutor General receives the first arrest warrant for a suspect in the Nord Stream explosions. The wanted man is a Ukrainian, media reports say.
Russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region. Nine explosions were recorded in Novhorod-Siverska and Semenivska communities, with no casualties among the local population.
A criminal group that sold non-existent drones and vehicles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine was stopped. Some criminals were detained in Moldova, 67 episodes of fraud were established.
At night, the enemy attacked Kirovohrad region with missiles and drones. Ukrainian defenders shot down 17 attack UAVs, including over the region. According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties.
At night in Mykolaiv region, air defense destroyed one Shahed-136/131 UAV. The debris damaged two private houses in Bashtanka district, no one was injured. No other attacks were recorded in the region.
At night and in the morning, Russians fired 21 times at Sumy region, 47 explosions were recorded. The Khotyn community suffered the most, with two residents wounded in an air strike.
A university in the UK has published a study on carbon emissions from forest fires. In 2023-2024, fires caused 8.6 billion tons of CO2 emissions, which is 16% higher than average.
