Julia Shramko
Repair work has begun at the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint and will last until November 12, 2024. This may lead to traffic difficulties and longer waiting times for passenger cars.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman commented on Zelenskyy's statement about the Sino-Brazilian “peace initiative. ” She emphasized that the initiative “has received the support of more than 110 countries” and China will continue to promote peace talks.
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy reported harvesting 39. 06 million tons of new crops in Ukraine. The company harvested 30.08 million tons of grain, 8.2 million tons of oilseeds and 741.5 thousand tons of sugar beet.
In Kherson region, the number of wounded has increased as a result of attacks by Russian troops. The enemy shelled localities with drones, and there are victims with explosive injuries and wounds.
Ukraine's foreign trade deficit in goods amounted to $17. 6 billion in 8 months of 2024, up 6% year-on-year. Imports amounted to $45.1 billion, exports - $27.5 billion, with the largest trade turnover with China, Poland, and Germany.
Additional immunization activities against pertussis, diphtheria, and tetanus are underway in Ukraine. As of September 1, 2024, 306,176 vaccinations have been performed, which is 19.6% of the planned number.
Rescuers have extinguished a fire at an industrial facility in Ivano-Frankivsk region that started as a result of an enemy attack. Hundreds of rescuers, dozens of special vehicles and fire trains were involved. There were no civilian casualties.
Ukraine plans to receive a new tranche of interest from frozen Russian assets in 2025. The Ministry of Defense has developed procedures to use these funds to purchase weapons, including ammunition and air defense equipment.
The British Foreign Office has called the FSB's accusations against British diplomats “completely unfounded. ” Britain will not apologize for defending its national interests.
The government dismissed the state secretary of the Ministry of Culture and appointed an acting one. The appointment of the first deputy and deputy head of the Ternopil RSA was also approved. The Cabinet of Ministers made a number of personnel decisions.
The President of Finland has approved a new package of defense aid to Ukraine worth €118 million. The total amount of Finnish aid has reached 2.3 billion euros, and the country promises to continue its support.
A 42-year-old man died in hospital from injuries sustained during a massive drone attack on Konotop on September 12. The tragic incident occurred in Sumy region.
The EU strongly condemns Iran's transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia, considering it a threat to European security. The EU is preparing new sanctions against Iran, including restrictions in the aviation sector.
A Russian air strike on Yampol, Sumy region, killed 2 people and wounded 6, including a 4-year-old child. Residential buildings and a hospital were damaged, and there was no electricity supply.
In South Carolina, a freight train crashed into a semi-trailer with a suspected mobile artillery unit. The accident damaged a railroad crossing, but there were no injuries.
A 50-year-old man from Antonivka sustained shrapnel wounds to his face and leg from a Russian UAV strike. The victim is being provided with the necessary medical care in a hospital.
A bus of Khersonkomuntransservice was damaged by enemy shelling in Kherson. Routes 5, 17, and 38 are temporarily shortened to Chornovil Square, and will be resumed later.
The SBI suspects a law enforcement officer of facilitating the illegal crossing of the border into Poland for more than 30 men of military age since 2022.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis is making his ninth visit to Kyiv since the start of the full-scale invasion. He will discuss the situation at the front, Western support, and Ukraine's integration into the EU and NATO.
Google representatives met with the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. They discussed measures to accelerate countering propaganda on YouTube, which will soon be implemented.
Russian troops attacked Novhorod-Siverska and Semenivska communities in Chernihiv region with mortars, FPV drones and attack drones. 44 explosions were recorded, with no information on casualties.
The French Foreign Ministry summoned Iran's envoy over the alleged transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. The United States said that Russia had received missiles from Iran and could use them against Ukraine in the near future.
Ukraine's air defense destroyed 20 Shahed attack drones in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions. The enemy attacked Odesa region with a ballistic missile from Crimea.
Occupants dropped 4 guided bombs on Yampil, Sumy region. A 60-year-old man was killed, three civilians, including a child, sought medical assistance. Private houses and a pharmacy were damaged.
The Romanian Foreign Ministry called the Russian attack on the grain ship an “unprecedented escalation” of the war against Ukraine. Romania called on Russia to stop attacking commercial vessels and respect freedom of navigation.
Two residents of the Sumy community were bitten by bats: a man who wore shoes with a bat on them and a teenager who tried to chase a flock off his balcony. Both victims are undergoing anti-rabies treatment.
A Russian drone dropped explosives in Veletenske, Kherson region, injuring two local residents. A 75-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man sustained explosive injuries and were hospitalized.
Over the past day, the enemy shelled 35 localities in Sumy region, killing one person. Residential buildings, infrastructure and cars were damaged, and an air strike was carried out on Okhtyrka at night.
At the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said that negotiations are the only way to resolve the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. He called for peace and dialogue, emphasizing the importance of reconciliation.
At night, during an air raid, two enemy Shahed drones were destroyed. There were no reports of casualties or property damage.