Julia Shramko
In her speech, US Vice President Kamala Harris promised to continue military support for Ukraine and strengthen NATO.
At night, the enemy tried to attack Kyiv region with attack drones. Air defense forces successfully destroyed the enemy targets, avoiding damage to infrastructure and civilian casualties.
On August 23, it will be mostly without precipitation in Ukraine, with some rain and thunderstorms. The temperature at night will be 12-22°, during the day 23-34°, in some places up to 35°. The wind is variable, 3-8 m/s.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 16 Shahed drones. The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 14 drones and lost 2 more. Air defense was operating in 4 regions.
Modeling shows that under current climate policy, heat-related deaths in Europe could triple by the end of the century. Southern regions, especially the elderly, will suffer the most.
A dry vegetation fire broke out in the village of Boyarka, Zvenyhorod district. The man lost consciousness due to poisoning from combustion products and was hospitalized.
Portugal has asked the EU for help in extinguishing a large-scale forest fire on the island of Madeira. The fire threatens to destroy the laurel forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hungary has threatened that it may start sending migrants to Brussels if it does not resolve a dispute with the EU over fines for its asylum policy. The country has to pay 200 million euros and a daily fine of 1 million euros.
In Sumy, the concentration of dust in the air was found to be 1. 2-1.4 times higher than normal. Other indicators are normal, but elevated dust levels can affect the health of residents, especially those with chronic diseases.
Budapest has said that the Hungarian company MOL may take over the transportation of oil from the Russian-Ukrainian border. This could raise the price by $1.5, with the Hungarian government seeking to avoid a rise in consumer prices.
On August 23-25, Ukraine will be mostly without precipitation, with short-term rains possible only in the east and southeast. Temperatures at night will be 10-22°, during the day 23-34°, in the south and east up to 37°.
Ukraine and Norway have agreed on visa-free freight transportation until June 30, 2025. The agreement applies to bilateral and transit transportation for trucks of Euro 5 and higher standard, subject to the availability of relevant documents.
On August 22, the Russian occupiers dropped two KABs on the Esman community of Shostka district. The attack killed two men aged 74 and 67, and injured one woman.
The President of Ukraine has signed a decree on the establishment of Velykopysarivska village military administration in Okhtyrka district of Sumy region. The decree comes into force on the day of publication.
Applicants for contractual education can receive a state grant at 166 universities in Ukraine. The grant covers part of the tuition fee for bachelor's programs, starting at UAH 15 thousand per year.
Over the past day, the occupants shelled civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv region with various types of weapons. The Kupiansk sector remains the most difficult, the enemy is trying to seize the initiative by intensifying shelling.
Representatives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate visited Ukraine to participate in the Independence Day celebrations. The delegation will meet with the authorities and church leaders to find ways of understanding between the Orthodox of Ukraine.
Herman Galushchenko emphasized the importance of restoring and protecting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The Minister called on diplomats to help attract investment and monitor compliance with sanctions against Russia.
During a speech in Poland, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared support for “permanent peace” in the region. He emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts before his planned visit to Ukraine.
On the section between Demiivska and Lybidska stations, the company started filling the pit with soil. The construction of a new section of the tunnel has been completed, rails are being laid and cable networks are being restored. Traffic is expected to resume in early fall.
The President held a meeting with the military leadership in the Sumy region. They discussed the operational situation, strengthening of defense and the situation after the start of the Kursk operation.
Due to the smog in Sumy, specialists are sampling the air for chemical compounds. The research is being carried out at control points in the regional center, and the results will be available later.
Ukraine's President says Russian strikes have destroyed more than 500 churches and other religious buildings.
The Ukrainian Air Force commander reported an attack by 10 Shahed drones from the Kursk direction. Two drones were shot down, two fell on their own, and most missiles missed their targets. There were no serious consequences.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is growing due to the heat wave. The country is bringing in emergency aid from Slovakia, and the weather has cut off power to 63 settlements in Lviv and Zakarpattia regions.
NASA's monitoring system detected fires near Russia's Marinovka airfield after reports of a drone attack. Local residents reported the sound of explosions, and the Volgograd airport temporarily shut down.
The SBU detained a woman who was passing data on the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donetsk region to the enemy. The informant was trying to determine the coordinates of the headquarters and routes of movement of Ukrainian troops.
The occupiers attacked Kherson and the region, wounding two people and killing one.
Russian troops fired 28 times at the border areas of Sumy region. There were 75 explosions in 11 communities, including air strikes, artillery and mortar attacks, and FPV drone attacks.
Ukrainians can apply for a pension online through the Diia portal. Various types of pensions are available, and the application process is simple and does not require a visit to an office.