Ukraine expresses concern over the concentration of Belarusian troops in the Gomel region. The Foreign Ministry calls on Belarus to withdraw its troops and avoid unfriendly actions, threatening self-defense in case of border violations.
President Zelenskyy reports that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have advanced 1-3 km in the Kursk region. Ukrainian troops took control of two new settlements and continue to take active action in one more.
Russian troops launched a missile attack on Kramatorsk, killing a British journalist and injuring 6 people. The attack took place on August 24, 2024 at 22:35, hitting a residential area and a hotel.
The CIA director, representatives of Qatar and Egypt met in Cairo ahead of important ceasefire talks in the Middle East. The main topic will be to resolve differences between Israel and Hamas over control of key territories.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 160 occupants' attacks over the past day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 58 enemy attacks.
The US is threatening secondary sanctions against countries that allow Russian banks to open branches to finance the military-industrial complex. Washington is ready to prosecute not only branches but also organizations that cooperate with them.
Russian troops attacked a hotel in Kramatorsk where journalists were staying. Two wounded, one under the rubble - citizens of Ukraine, the United States and the United Kingdom. The rescue operation continues.
During the day, the occupiers shelled numerous settlements in Kherson region. Critical infrastructure, residential buildings and a factory were damaged. Nine people were wounded, including a child.
At night, Russian troops launched a large-scale missile attack on Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions. The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully intercepted most of the missiles and shot down 8 of the 9 Shahed drones over Mykolaiv region.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 607,680 personnel and 8,547 tanks.
Russian troops attacked Nikopol twice, using drones and artillery. In the morning, the aggressor continued shelling Nikopol district, damaging a building of an enterprise, no one was injured.
Russian occupants launched a missile attack on the private sector of Balakliya. Residential buildings were destroyed, buildings and cars were damaged, fires broke out, and a 55-year-old man was injured.
Six people were injured in a nighttime rocket attack on the Sloboda district of Kharkiv. Two private houses were destroyed, ten more were damaged, and a gas pipeline was attacked, causing a fire.
Mykolaiv region again came under enemy fire. On the night of August 25, air defense forces were actively engaged in combat operations, and in the evening of August 24, the enemy shelled the Kutsurubska community.
Occupants shelled 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region 335 times in one day. As a result of the attack on Vasylivskyi district, three people were injured and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.
As of 08/25/2024, no Russian ships are on duty in the Azov and Black Seas. There are 2 enemy ships in the Mediterranean, but no Kalibr cruise missile carriers.
On Ukraine's Independence Day, the Ukrainian flag was raised on the building of the Dutch Ministry of Defense in The Hague. Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans emphasized the courage of Ukrainians in the fight against Russian aggression.
A man suspected of attempting to set fire to a synagogue and cars is detained in La Grande Motte. The French government is stepping up security at Jewish sites due to an increase in anti-Semitic incidents.
British athletes have lit the Paralympic torch in Stoke Mandeville. The torch will be carried through 50 French cities, drawing attention to inclusivity in sport, before the opening ceremony in Paris.
Apple plans to unveil new iPhones, watches, and AirPods on September 10. The iPhone 16 is expected to have artificial intelligence tools, and sales will start on September 20.
The occupiers attacked Kharkiv and Chuhuiv with rockets. In Chuhuiv, three people were injured, including a 4-year-old child with an acute stress reaction. No casualties were reported in Kharkiv.
The value of the Toncoin cryptocurrency has dropped by more than 15% following the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France. Durov may face charges of terrorism, drug trafficking, and other crimes.
American journalist Tucker Carlson commented on the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France. He called it a warning to the owners who refuse to censor the truth on the orders of the authorities.
German police detained a Syrian man suspected of a knife attack at a festival in Solingen. The attack killed three people and injured eight. The Islamic State claimed responsibility.
Elon Musk has commented on the detention of Pavel Durov in France, calling it an “advertisement” for the First Amendment to the US Constitution. Durov was detained in Paris on suspicion of facilitating crimes via Telegram.
General K. K. Brown began a visit to the Middle East to discuss ways to avoid a new escalation of tensions. The United States is increasing its military presence in the region to deter potential attacks by Iran and its allies.
Yuriy Vandyuk and Pavlo Borsuk won a bronze medal in the 1000-meter double sculls. This is the first medal for the Ukrainian team at the World Rowing Championships in Uzbekistan.
The U. S. military killed Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Maqqi, a senior leader of Hurras al-Din, in Syria. The operation underscores the US commitment to fighting terrorism in the Middle East.
A Russian air strike on Sumy on August 24 wounded 7 people, 2 in serious condition. The attack took place in the evening, with two hits on the private sector of the city.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazilenko presented the horoscope for all signs of the Zodiac. Mercury is out of retrograde, which will affect communication and affairs. Venus in opposition to Neptune may cause anxiety.
