The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 17 of the 23 Shahed drones launched by Russia at night. The attack also included two X-59/69 missiles, and targeted several regions of Ukraine.
In the morning, Russian troops attacked Kherson and its suburbs. Six people were injured in the shelling, including a 15-year-old girl. The wounded received blast injuries and shrapnel wounds.
There were 134 combat engagements over the last day, 54 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 81 air strikes, making 4,594 attacks. Defense forces repelled numerous enemy attacks.
The enemy attacked 17 settlements of Kherson region, including Kherson. Critical infrastructure, residential buildings and social facilities were damaged, and 6 people were injured.
Two polar bears killed a worker at a remote Arctic radar station in Canada. The incident occurred on Brevard Island, with one bear killed by other workers. An investigation into the rare fatal attack has been launched.
At night, Russian troops attacked Chernihiv region with drones. An infrastructure facility was hit in Nizhyn district, with no casualties. The consequences of the attack are being promptly eliminated.
Cherkasy region survived the night of air raids without any emergencies. Ukrainian defenders destroyed 3 enemy drones, and no people or infrastructure were harmed.
On August 14, Ukraine is expected to have dry weather with a northwest wind of 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will be 9-14° at night, 22-27° during the day, up to 31° in the south and Transcarpathia. In Kyiv, it will be 12-14° at night and 24-26° during the day.
In the Kherson region, Russian troops shelled Beryslav. A 48-year-old woman sustained an explosive injury and shrapnel wound to her shin near a store, she is being treated in hospital.
The Ministry of Education and Science has approved a new model program "Defense of Ukraine" for grades 10-11. The course focuses on practical skills, patriotism and national security, with the same content for all students regardless of gender.
In July, almost 2. 4 thousand hybrid cars were registered in Ukraine, up 56% year-on-year. Toyota RAV-4 was the leader among new hybrids, and Ford Fusion US was the leader among used hybrids.
The expert reports a significant decrease in watermelon prices - by 35% compared to last year. He advises to buy now, as the supply on the market will decrease significantly in 10-15 days.
In the highlands of the Carpathians, a number of people were detained who were trying to illegally cross the border with Romania. Some of the offenders were unprepared, wearing shorts and flip-flops, without sufficient food and water.
Banksy's latest work appeared on the security shutters of London Zoo, completing a series of 9 works in the city. The image of a gorilla releasing animals will be preserved by the zoo.
An arbitration tribunal in Paris has recognized jurisdiction to hear Ukrenergo's claim against Russia over its assets in Crimea. The company is seeking compensation for expropriated energy facilities on the peninsula.
Two men suffered from hostile attacks in Kherson region. One received a concussion from a midnight strike, and the other was wounded by a drone a few days ago.
On the night of August 13, the northern lights were visible over Ukraine, which is unusual for our latitudes. The phenomenon was observed together with the Perseid meteor shower due to an anticyclone that caused clear weather.
Repair work has begun at the Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska border crossing point on the Polish-Ukrainian border. Traffic may be hampered until September 12, 2024, and it is recommended to use other checkpoints.
Ukraine has received EUR 4. 2 billion from the EU under the Ukraine Facility program. The funds will be used for social and humanitarian programs, and another tranche of aid is expected by the end of the year.
Evacuation of residents has begun in the Velikosoldatsky district of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. This is the fifth district of the region to be evacuated, although it does not border Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the terms of a tender for the construction of 700 MW of new generating capacity by 2027. It also adopted a plan for the development of renewable energy until 2030 and set quotas for renewable energy support for 2024.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for the establishment and operation of temporary specialized medical institutions with a special anti-epidemic regime during quarantine. This applies to specialized hospitals, hospitals, isolation centers and observatories.
The State Emergency Service and the Ministry of Education and Science have developed three options for arranging ground shelters for schools. This will allow about a thousand schools to start full-time education this year, and 300,000 students to return to offline learning by the end of 2024.
A bus with children overturned in Khmelnytsky region. A 12-year-old girl and a teacher were killed, and 16 children were hospitalized. The driver and one child are in critical condition in intensive care.
Russian troops attacked Chernihiv region, 51 explosions were recorded. Mortars, drones, and artillery were used to attack Semenivka and Snovsk communities, with no civilian casualties.
The military command has imposed restrictions on movement in the 20-km border zone of Sumy region due to the intensification of hostilities. Access is granted on the basis of passports with a stamp of residence registration in the area.
At night, Russian UAVs attacked power facilities in Chernihiv region. Consumers are supplied with power, no blackouts are expected, but Ukrainians are urged to conserve electricity throughout the day.
A 54-year-old resident of Vinnytsia was sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in prison for sexual abuse of his young daughter. The man was found guilty of committing sexual acts against a 12-year-old child.
Humanitarian aid from Ukraine in the form of 1000 tons of flour has been delivered to Gaza. It is already being used to bake bread for 100,000 people a month, and another 6,000 tons are planned to be delivered.
The process of applying for eVosstanovlennya has been accelerated due to the automatic receipt of a criminal record extract in Diia. This will significantly reduce the verification time and simplify the procedure for users.
