A federal emergency has been declared in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation due to the difficult operational situation. A system of assistance to IDPs has been organized, and a federal level of response has been established.
Russian troops strike at the border of Chernihiv region. 33 explosions were recorded in Semenivka, Snovsk and Horodnya communities, with no information on casualties.
After a technical failure in the morning, validators in Kyiv have been fully restored to work in public transport. During the outage, fares could be paid via the Kyiv Digital app, and controllers did not fine passengers.
The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in Ukraine's energy system. Due to the hostilities and technical disruptions, 485 settlements remain without power supply, and power companies have restored power to 5,592 consumers.
In Kirovograd region, during an air raid, fragments of a downed drone damaged the windows and roofs of several buildings. There were no injuries, and all relevant services are working on the scene.
NASA's FIRMS satellite data captured the fire after reports of an attack on a military airfield near Lipetsk. Witnesses report explosions and secondary detonations.
A Volkswagen and a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport collided on the Kyiv-Kovel-Yahodyn highway. 10 people were injured, including 4 children, and criminal proceedings were opened for violation of traffic safety rules.
At night and in the morning of August 9, Russian troops attacked four districts of Kharkiv region. The shelling injured 5 people and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure.
Russian authorities reported allegedly shooting down drones and missiles in several regions of Russia and occupied Crimea. the Russian Defense Ministry also announced the destruction of 7 unmanned boats in the Black Sea.
On August 9, Ukrainian athletes will compete in diving, rhythmic gymnastics, rowing, wrestling, breaking, modern pentathlon and artistic swimming. The competition schedule covers the period from 11:00 to 20:30 Kyiv time.
The occupiers shelled numerous settlements in the Kherson region, damaging critical infrastructure and residential buildings. As a result of the attacks, 6 people were wounded and 2 enemy drones were shot down.
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv region due to the threat of enemy attack drones. The Ukrainian Air Force calls on the public to be vigilant and follow safety rules.
Short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in western and central Ukraine. In the south of the country, the temperature will reach 28-33° during the day, and 24-29° in the rest of the country. In Kyiv, there may be short-term rain during the day.
At night, the enemy attacked Poltava region. Due to the effective actions of the Defense Forces, no hits were recorded on the territory, and there were no casualties.
Due to technical reasons, validators in Kyiv's public ground transportation are temporarily out of service. Fares can be paid through the Kyiv Digital app, and controllers will not fine passengers during the repair.
The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine has signed a memorandum with the European Railways Agency. The document envisages cooperation in harmonizing railway systems and Ukraine's accession to the European Railway Area.
Ukrainians Anastasia Rybachok and Lyudmyla Luzan have qualified for the semifinals of the 200m single sculls at the Paris Olympics. Both athletes finished first in their quarterfinal heats, and the semifinals will take place on August 10.
In the Sumy region, mandatory evacuation of 23 settlements in 5 communities under fire is underway. During the day, 35 people were evacuated, including 6 children, and there were dead and wounded.
The Ukrainian men's kayak four team finished fourth in the 500-meter final of the 2024 Olympics. This is Ukraine's first-ever performance in the Olympic final in this discipline.
In the north of Rivne region, explosions occurred in the border area. A civilian who ignored mine warnings was reportedly injured; his life is not in danger. Authorities reminded people to stay away from the area.
Ukraine has launched the 'Army+' app with 11 types of reports and a unique ID for the military. This is part of a digital ecosystem that includes Diia, Mriya, and Reserve+, aimed at eliminating bureaucracy.
In two months, banks have received more than 7. 3 thousand applications for lending to energy infrastructure restoration projects. Applications worth almost UAH 4 billion have been approved, of which UAH 607 million are already being used by businesses.
Minister Kuleba held talks with the Prime Minister of Mauritius. The parties agreed to start working on agreements on investment protection and avoidance of double taxation, and discussed cooperation in politics, trade and the restoration of Ukraine.
An agent of the ATESH movement scouted an observation post on the coast of Sevastopol in occupied Crimea. The number of such posts is growing due to the fear of unmanned maritime drones, and the movement continues to reconnoiter the peninsula.
In the village of Mohrytsia, Sumy region, two brothers aged 6 and 23 were killed in a Russian air strike. The attack took place on August 8 at around 11:00 a.m. A pre-trial investigation into the violation of the laws of war has been launched.
Ukraine's men's kayak four team has qualified for the 500m A final at the Olympic Games in Paris. The final with the Ukrainians will take place at 14:50 local time.
Over 10,000 customers in Donetsk, Sumy, Dnipro, Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhya oblasts have been cut off from power as a result of hostile shelling. Donetsk Oblast suffered the most, with 79.8 thousand customers in 135 settlements without power supply.
In response to the far-right riots in the UK, mass actions against racism took place. The authorities deployed 6,000 police officers. More than 400 participants in the riots were arrested across the country, and many have already been charged.
An earthquake of magnitude 7. 1 has struck southwest Japan. Tsunami warnings were issued for several prefectures, and high-speed trains were suspended in Kyushu and Nishi-Kyushu.
July 2024 was the second warmest month on record. Copernicus predicts that 2024 could be the hottest year on record if global temperatures do not drop significantly during the year.
