Julia Shramko
Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine, the Indian Foreign Ministry has confirmed. This will be the first trip to Ukraine by an Indian prime minister since the Russian invasion and a month after his meeting with Putin in Moscow.
Ukrposhta has presented a new stamp “Everything will be UA!” to mark the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine's independence. The stamp was designed by Nikita Titov, known for the Peredovaya issue, and pre-orders are open on World Philatelic Day.
Russian troops shelled de-occupied villages in the Luhansk region. The network of cultural institutions is being reduced in the occupied territories due to lack of funding, and summer cottages are being “nationalized” in Sievierodonetsk.
Ukrainian defenders successfully destroyed an enemy Shahed drone over Cherkasy region. The incident occurred at night and did not have any consequences for the region.
Elon Musk has denied the information that he presented a Cybertruck electric pickup truck to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. He called this report an example of a lie by the traditional media.
Ernesto has reverted to a hurricane, causing dangerous currents on beaches in the United States and Canada. The storm is expected to strengthen before weakening to a post-tropical cyclone on Tuesday.
Air defense destroyed three Shahed UAVs in Mykolaiv region. The enemy fired on Kutsurubska and Ochakivska communities, damaging a residential building and setting off fires. There were no casualties.
There were 145 combat engagements in the frontline, almost a third of which took place in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy carried out 79 air strikes and over 4,600 attacks, and Ukrainian forces repelled numerous attacks in different directions.
The occupiers shelled numerous settlements in the Kherson region, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. As a result of the hostile attacks, educational institutions, a store, a gas pipeline and vehicles were damaged, and three people were injured.
On August 19, Ukraine is expected to have hot weather without precipitation, except for the western regions. The temperature will be 29-34° in the daytime, up to 37° in the south and center. In Kyiv region, no precipitation, 29-34°.
At night, the enemy attacked Kyiv region with attack drones. Air defense forces shot down the enemy targets, and no hits to infrastructure were made. There were no casualties, the wreckage fell outside of populated areas.
A church for the military has opened in the Kyiv Cave Monastery. Military chaplains will conduct services together with the monastery's brethren, providing spiritual support to the military.
Starting August 17, regional train No. 816/815 Lviv - Rakhiv will extend its route to Dilove station. The schedule between Lviv and Rakhiv will not change, and the final stop will be at 21:49 in Dilove.
In Cherkasy region, the SBU exposed the rector of a UOC (MP) church for justifying the war crimes of the occupiers. He was notified of suspicion and faces up to 8 years in prison.
In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, preparations are underway to accommodate refugees from the Kursk region. The plan is to use “ownerless” housing and apartments of Mariupol residents who are still waiting for the promised compensation housing.
The Ukrainian Air Force has warned of a high-speed target moving toward Dnipro. Earlier, there were reports of enemy aircraft activity in the Sea of Azov and the threat of ballistic missile attacks from the northeast.
The Supreme Allied Commander Europe said that Russia's response to the events in the Kursk region has been slow and scattered.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed bilateral relations and political dialogue with his Indian counterpart. The conversation took place amid reports of a possible visit of the Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine.
Russian invaders attacked the unique “green school” in Antonivka twice, causing irreparable damage. While extinguishing the fire, the rescuers came under repeated fire, and a fire truck was damaged.
In the first 7 months of 2024, about 300 thousand Ukrainians visited primary care doctors for mental health problems. The most common complaints are anxiety, sleep disorders, and other psychological symptoms.
Ukraine and the Dominican Republic agreed to strengthen economic cooperation. They discussed the prospects for increasing trade and the possibility of turning the Dominican Republic into a logistics hub for Ukrainian exports in the region.
A water main break has occurred in Dubliany, which is part of the Shevchenkivskyi district of Lviv. The water supply is cut off, services are working to eliminate it, and water trucks will be operating at two locations from 14:00.
Ukraine completes its third harvest during the war, harvesting 28. 5 million tons of grain. The opening of the sea corridor allowed Ukraine to export 44 million tons of grain and reach pre-war export levels.
UZ is developing a model for changing tariffs for passenger transportation, including domestic and Intercity+. The company plans to increase base fares moderately every year and introduce flexible pricing depending on the popularity of flights.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the appointment of Vyacheslav Nehoda as head of the Ternopil RSA. The government also dismissed Serhiy Gorbachev from the post of Education Ombudsman of Ukraine.
Ukrenergo predicts a shortage of electricity next week due to the heat wave. Consumption may increase by 10-12%, and the company may take measures to limit consumption and attract assistance from European countries.
Explosions were reported in Sumy and Dnipro. An air alert was declared in Kyiv and a number of regions due to the threat of ballistic missile attacks, as warned by the Ukrainian Air Force.
During the operation of the sea corridor, Ukraine has exported more than 42 million tons of agricultural products. Today, almost 70% of agricultural products are exported by sea, which is slightly less than before the full-scale invasion.
A massive blackout occurred in Vladivostok and almost the entire coastal region after a scheduled training session for power engineers. More than 1.8 million people were left without power, including hospitals and public transportation.
Ukrainian farmers harvested 28. 5 million tons of grain and 3.4 million tons of oilseeds. Wheat and barley have been threshed on 100% of the area, with Odesa region leading the way.