Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 8 dead, including a child, as a result of a massive Russian strike. The mayor of the capital, Vitali Klitschko, clarified that 38 people were injured, 30 of whom were hospitalized.
Oil prices fell due to investors' assessment of demand prospects in the US and possible changes in supply. This is due to the US imposing strict tariffs on India over the import of Russian oil.
76 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, most of which are in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The occupiers are attacking border settlements, using aviation and artillery.
Special Envoy of US President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, will meet with the Ukrainian delegation in the US. Possible security guarantees for Ukraine and a future meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin will be discussed.
The average size of a mortgage for home purchase in the US reached $433,400, a two-month high. The total volume of mortgage applications decreased by 0.5%, while applications for home purchases increased by 2%.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland announced that the special law on assistance to Ukrainians is valid until September 30, 2025. The EU Council's decision on temporary protection has been extended until March 4, 2027.
The admission campaign to vocational schools in Ukraine continues until October 1, 2025, with almost 70,000 applications already submitted. No NMT (National Multisubject Test) is required for admission, and training is possible on a state-funded or contract basis.
The Ukrainian government has announced a tender for a production sharing agreement at the Dobra site, which holds lithium reserves. This step aims to attract investment and develop value-added industries.
Russian oil supplies decreased by 320,000 barrels per day in the week to August 24 due to infrastructure damage and the doubling of US tariffs on Indian goods. Export volumes to India have fallen by more than 500,000 barrels per day in the last two months.
In Kupyansk, a Russian FPV drone hit a civilian car. A couple was injured: a 69-year-old man and his 63-year-old wife.
People's Deputy Oleksandr Fedienko said that the Cabinet of Ministers has not yet published the resolution on the departure of men aged 18-22 abroad. Oleksiy Honcharenko previously showed the text of this resolution, adopted by the government on August 26.
Modifications from G-Power, costing $42,000, transform the BMW M4 Competition into a 720-horsepower car capable of accelerating up to 320 km/h. This makes it a competitor to the Mustang GTD at a significantly lower price.
The resolution allows men aged 18 to 21 inclusive to cross the border; departure is prohibited from the age of 22, the MP reported.
In Chernihiv, a Shahed drone fell and exploded, causing a fire at an enterprise. A repeated explosion was recorded at the same location.
The European Union aims to abolish all tariffs on US industrial goods by the end of the week. This is President Trump's demand for a reduction in US tariffs on European car exports.
Due to the activity of Russian UAVs, traffic on the M-14 Kherson-Mykolaiv highway has been temporarily restricted. The enemy is deliberately attacking civilian transport.
A new study in Lisbon has shown that dark-colored cars emit more heat than light-colored ones, increasing air temperature. This exacerbates the urban heat island effect, especially during anomalous heatwaves in Europe.
Ukraine and its allies are accelerating the development of a security guarantee architecture. President Zelenskyy notes that it is already time to organize a conversation between leaders, but the Russians are sending negative signals.
Overnight, energy and gas transmission system facilities in six regions of Ukraine were attacked by Russia. A substation in Sumy and gas transmission infrastructure in Poltava region were damaged, among others.
A large-scale reed fire covering an area of 9 hectares has been extinguished in Odesa. Strong winds contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, which took over 4 hours to extinguish.
Over 31,000 master's applicants received recommendations for admission to state-funded places. To be enrolled, it is necessary to confirm the choice of study place and fulfill the requirements by 6:00 PM on August 30.
Part of Sumy is still without electricity after the night attack by the Russian Federation, energy workers are working on restoration. Water will be supplied according to the schedule, hospitals have electricity, public transport operates with limitations.
Almost 98,000 Ukrainian families have submitted applications for the "Schoolchild's Package," which accounts for over half of registered first-graders. Most applications, namely 94,000, were processed through the "Diia" application.
Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 74 out of 95 Shahed drones and decoys launched by the Russian Federation overnight. 21 drones hit 9 locations in the north, south, and east of the country.
Spot gold prices fell by 0. 5% to $3375.06 per ounce. This comes amid a rising dollar and concerns about the independence of the US central bank after Trump's threat.
Russian troops launched three strikes on Polohy district, wounding a 63-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman. The attack damaged private houses, outbuildings, and cars.
Heavy rain caused a landslide on a pilgrimage route in Jammu, India, killing at least 30 people. Authorities urged people to stay home at night due to floods and forecast further rains.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 173 combat engagements over the past day, most of which took place in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka directions. Ukrainian units hit six areas of enemy personnel and equipment concentration.
This night, the enemy massively attacked Poltava region. An energy sector enterprise was affected, but power supply has already been restored.
Oil prices stabilized on Wednesday after falling, as the market watched the war in Ukraine. Investors were assessing the imposition of high US tariffs on India.
