On August 6, Ukrainians will compete in rowing, sport climbing, wrestling, and athletics at the Olympic Games in Paris. On August 5, Illia Kovtun won silver in artistic gymnastics on parallel bars.
In the western regions of Ukraine, short-term rains are expected, sometimes significant. The rest of the country will be mostly without precipitation. Temperatures will be 11-20° at night, 18-30° during the day, warmest in the south.
At night in Khmelnytsky region, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 3 Shahed drones while repelling a Russian air attack. There is currently no information on damage to critical infrastructure or civilian casualties.
Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 4 out of 6 missiles and 15 out of 16 drones launched by Russia at night. The attacks targeted Kyiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions.
At night, the enemy attacked Kyiv region with missiles and drones. The air defense system shot down the targets, there were no casualties, but several buildings were damaged, including an apartment building, a gas station, and an office building.
The total value of cryptocurrencies fell by 3 367 billion due to the fall of bitcoin by 15% and ether by 22% in 24 hours. The sell-off coincided with a broader drop in stock markets due to fears of a recession.
On the border with Poland, an increase in passenger traffic is recorded by 40% due to the tourist season. The largest queues are observed at the checkpoints "Krakovets", "Shegini" and "Rava-Russkaya". At the same time, it is reported that passenger cars are temporarily not allowed to pass through the Yagodin checkpoint.
In the Studenok river of the Kharkiv region, a massive pestilence of fish was recorded. An investigation has been launched into violations of water protection rules, and water and fish samples have been taken for research.
Oil prices fell due to a sell-off in the stock market, caused by fear of a recession in the United States. The decline is limited due to the loss of supplies from Libya and the risk of an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
Gold prices fell by 2% due to the liquidation of positions by investors amid a sell-off of shares. Analysts believe that the attractiveness of gold as a safe asset remains high amid fears of a recession in the United States.
On the Minsk area in Kyiv, a group of teenagers beat up a 12-year-old schoolgirl, it was filmed on video. An investigation has been launched into hooliganism committed by a group of individuals.
Hurricane Debbie reached the coast of Florida, leaving more than 250 thousand consumers without electricity. Catastrophic flooding and record precipitation are expected in the southeastern United States, and a state of emergency has been declared.
The Museum of the history of Ukraine has ordered a technological survey of the coat of arms on the Motherland Monument. The Paton Institute has identified minor shortcomings that are planned to be addressed, and has signed a contract for further testing.
An outbreak of acute intestinal infection occurred in Cherkasy after eating sushi at a restaurant. 8 people, including 3 children, were hospitalized with a diagnosis of bacterial intestinal infection. An epidemiological investigation is underway.
A teaser for the second season of HBO's The Last of Us has been released online. The footage demonstrates new challenges for Joel and Ellie, as well as the appearance of new characters, including a mysterious figure played by Catherine O'Gara.
The Israeli Defense Forces announced the elimination of Abed al-Zeri, Hamas's Minister of Economy in Gaza. He was responsible for expanding Hamas's military capabilities and controlling humanitarian aid in the Strip.
Over the past 24 hours, 424 firefighters extinguished 77 fires in open areas covering 55. 47 hectares. The SES calls for compliance with fire safety rules, as 90% of fires are caused by human negligence.
President Zelenskyy welcomed Botswana's signing of the Peace Summit Joint Communiqué.
A fire broke out on the territory of a former refrigerator plant in Mariupol at a Russian military base. According to the local Resistance, the arson was organized by partisans, and there is no official information from the occupiers.
In Kyiv, repair works are being carried out on Valeriy Lobanovsky Avenue, which impedes traffic in the direction of Sevastopol Square. The Patrol Police urges you to take this information into account when planning your route.
Ukrainian gymnast Ilya Kovtun won a silver medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in the parallel bars. The athlete received 15.5 points for his performance, as reported by the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy announced the arrival of F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine by posting a photo of the planes on Telegram. He called it the realization of Ukraine's defense needs and ambitions.
Ukrainian athlete Pavlo Korostylov finished fifth in the 25-meter pistol final of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. He scored 16 points, while Chinese Li Yuehong won the gold medal with 32 points.
In July, the share of cars with conventional engines in the new passenger car market in Ukraine fell to 63. 1%. Hybrids and electric vehicles grew in popularity, with MAZDA CX5 becoming the leader among gasoline models.
Two criminal proceedings have been opened in Volyn region over the events near the TCR in Kovel on August 3. The police are identifying those involved in the incident and clarifying the details of the incident.
Ukraine received the first tranche of direct budget support from the United States in 2024. The funds will help finance priority budget expenditures, including salaries for teachers, doctors and rescuers, and social benefits.
A 21-year-old BMW driver is suspected of hitting a pedestrian while intoxicated on Soborna Street in Bohodukhiv. The victim was seriously injured and the suspect was taken into custody.
Occupants shelled 14 localities in Donetsk region, totaling 2,878 attacks in the region over the last day. 83 civilian objects were damaged, including residential buildings, a medical facility and an educational institution.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine remains at the level of Friday. Due to hostilities and other reasons, 492 settlements are without power, but no massive outages are expected.
Ukrainian intelligence has confirmed the destruction of a Su-34 and an ammunition depot at the Russian airfield of Morozovsk. Space reconnaissance recorded damage to technical buildings and hangars at the air base, located 265 kilometers from the front.
