Julia Shramko
The Russian military is massively attacking civilians with drones in the coastal areas of Kherson region. Among the victims are an 82-year-old woman from Antonivka and a 58-year-old man from the village of Sadove.
In Luhansk region, Russian troops attacked frontline villages with more than 80 drones and artillery. The occupiers are imitating repairs, and the 'luhansk national team' will take part in the Russian plowing championship.
Russian occupants shelled 11 settlements in Donetsk region 2849 times over the last day. Kostyantynivka suffered the most, where 14 civilians, including 2 children, were killed and 40 people were wounded.
No power outages are planned in Ukraine today. Due to the hostilities and technical disruptions, 491 settlements remain without power supply, and power companies have restored power to 4,713 consumers.
Russian troops attacked Novhorod-Siverska and Semenivska communities in Chernihiv region. Forty-two explosions from mortars, artillery and drones were recorded, with no casualties among the local population.
In Dniprovsky district of Kherson, three men were wounded by shelling and drone attacks. Two of the injured are being treated on an outpatient basis, and one was taken to hospital in serious condition.
At night and in the morning, Russian troops fired 17 times at the border areas of Sumy region. There were 44 explosions in 9 communities, including air strikes and artillery shelling.
At night, a large fire broke out outside Kherson due to Russian shelling. Smoke engulfed the city, and residents are advised to close windows, drink more water, and wear respiratory protection masks.
Russian troops shelled several districts of the Kharkiv region. The attacks killed two people, wounded 4, and damaged residential buildings, a hospital, and an educational institution.
In Mykolaiv region, artillery shelling and FPV drone attacks were reported in several communities. A village club and a kindergarten were damaged, and fires broke out in an outbuilding and a residential building.
The incidence of COVID-19 is increasing in Ukraine due to the new FLiRT strain. Mostly people of working age and the elderly are affected, due to the strain's characteristics, heat, and crowding in air-conditioned rooms.
A Russian missile strike on Konstantinovka killed 14 people, including 2 girls aged 9 and 11. 43 people were wounded, and examinations are underway to identify 6 more victims, possibly including another child.
Occupants shelled 17 settlements in Kherson region. Critical infrastructure, residential buildings and cars were damaged. Six people were injured as a result of the attacks.
The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have "shot down" 32 drones overnight, mostly in the Kursk region. Meanwhile, Russian telegram channels posted data and videos on the situation in the Kursk and Belgorod regions.
Ukrainian intelligence destroyed the Russian boat 'Tuna' near Chornomorske in occupied Crimea using a MAGURA V5 maritime drone. Three other invaders' boats were damaged during the operation.
The aggressor attacked Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovs'k region with kamikaze drones and heavy artillery. Two people were injured, an apartment building was damaged, and a fire broke out.
Starting August 15, the heat is expected to increase in Ukraine, starting in the west. By Independence Day, the weather will stabilize, and it will be comfortably warm and sunny, forecasts weather forecaster Natalia Didenko.
The deficit of Ukraine's foreign trade in goods in January-July 2024 amounted to USD 16. 5 billion, which is 18.7% more than last year. Imports amounted to $39.1 billion, exports to $22.6 billion, with the largest imports from China and exports to Poland.
Since the beginning of the year, 346 women in Ukraine have received free IVF treatment. 130 of them have successfully become pregnant. The NHSU paid over UAH 8.7 million for these services to 18 medical institutions in 8 regions.
A strong explosion occurred in the town of Kurchatov near the Kursk NPP. The plant's administration had previously assured that the plant was operating normally, with security guards and staff undergoing training.
No power outages are expected on August 10. It is recommended to use powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00. If the situation changes, there will be an additional notification.
From August 9 to September 15, on weekends, Mukachevo-Kosice trains will run with an extra carriage. This will help avoid ticket shortages during peak periods and provide convenient connections to night trains to Bratislava and Prague.
Russian troops attacked a civilian infrastructure facility in Kharkiv. At the time of reporting, there were no reports of casualties as a result of the attack.
According to the mayor of Kharkiv, the enemy attacked one of the city's secondary education institutions. Information about the victims and the extent of the damage is being collected.
The mayor of Kharkiv reported a strike, preliminary, on a nearby suburb. He urged residents to be cautious and stay in shelters because of the possibility of repeated attacks by the KAB.
The head of the Kharkiv regional military administration warned of occupants' attacks on Kharkiv. Residents of the city are advised to immediately seek shelter for safety.
Russian shelling of Konstantinovka with an X-38 missile killed 11 people and wounded 44. Private houses, a shopping center, a post office and other facilities were damaged, and rescue operations are underway.
A 30-year-old woman fell out of a 9th floor window in Kharkiv while drinking alcohol. The victim was taken to the hospital with multiple injuries, her condition is assessed as serious. A criminal investigation has been opened.
Gas futures in Europe are approaching their highest levels since December on concerns about supplies from Russia. Prices have risen 45% since the start of the stockpiling season due to numerous outages.
A Russian missile strike on a shopping center in Konstantinovka killed 11 people and wounded 37. The search and rescue operation is ongoing, and there may be people under the rubble.