On August 6, a minor boy was killed by a train in Mukachevo. The teenager was probably running across the tracks at the time of the train's passing, and the circumstances of the incident are being established by the investigative team.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 107 combat engagements over the day. The most active fighting is taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where 31 engagements were recorded. The enemy also launched missile and air strikes on the territory of Ukraine.
Attackers are using audio dupes created by artificial intelligence to deceive citizens. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine advises to be cautious of suspicious messages and not to share personal information on social media.
The Embassy of Canada announced the evacuation of diplomats and their families from Israel to Jordan. The decision was made due to the deteriorating security situation and preparations for a possible Iranian attack.
BES detectives are searching the offices of companies that supply products to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. The investigation is related to tax evasion in the amount of about one billion hryvnias through fictitious transactions.
On August 6, Russian forces shelled 11 communities in Sumy region, causing 132 explosions. Artillery, mortars, drones and aircraft were used to attack civilian areas.
On the 11th day of the 2024 Olympics, Ukrainians competed in rowing, climbing, wrestling, and athletics. The Ukrainian team has 7 medals and ranks 18th in the medal standings.
Harvesting of melons and vegetables continues in Odesa region. The company has harvested 9 thousand tons of melons on an area of 1.6 thousand hectares and 27 thousand tons of tomatoes on 0.9 thousand hectares, and is also experimentally growing cotton.
Olena Duma, the head of the ARMA, ordered an audit of the agency from the Accounting Chamber after criticism. This happened, in particular, after the loss of Medvedchuk's yacht worth UAH 8.5 billion due to delays in its sale.
The KIIS and NDI surveys showed low awareness of and trust in Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies. About 40% do not know anything about the NABU, only 30% trust its actions, and 25% consider it ineffective.
The expert explained that Poroshenko wants to see his sons in London and allow MPs and officials to travel. The bill will allow them to travel freely abroad during the war.
The community of Brovary donated 39 Mavic-3 drones to the Third Separate Assault Brigade. The soldiers thanked for the support, and Mayor Ihor Sapozhko expressed his gratitude to the military for their courage.
In July, the DobroDiy Charity Marketplace provided over UAH 960 thousand in aid. Since February 2022, the total amount of assistance has amounted to almost UAH 127 million, of which UAH 91.5 million was received by the Armed Forces.
Ukrainian entrepreneurs face problems repaying foreign currency loans due to exchange rate fluctuations. Experts suggest allowing the conversion of foreign currency loans into hryvnia to ease the situation and stimulate business development.
SBI investigators are obliged to open criminal proceedings within a day of receiving a court order. For failure to comply with the decision, they can be brought to disciplinary responsibility, said lawyer Serhiy Lysenko.
Ukraine should implement the IMF's recommendations regarding an open competition for the position of the head of the Deposit Guarantee Fund, as this will determine the financial assistance, the expert believes.
Ihor Mosiychuk believes that Oleksandr Zyma should be suspended from his positions at the NBU and the Deposit Guarantee Fund for the duration of the criminal investigation. The former MP explains the lack of suspension by the mutual responsibility in the government.
Eduard Bagirov believes that the investigation should establish whether the delay in the sale of Medvedchuk's yacht was due to the negligence of the head of the ARMA. He calls on law enforcement agencies to initiate proceedings in this case.
US President Joe Biden meets with the national security team over a possible Iranian attack on Israel. The United States is ready to support Israel in the event of an attack, working to prevent an escalation of the conflict.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 585,140 personnel and 8,421 tanks.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported the destruction of 12 drones over the Kursk and Belgorod regions. In the Kursk region, 5 people were injured and 6 houses were damaged.
The Vostok Air Command shot down a Russian reconnaissance drone. The enemy attacked the Pokrovske community and Nikopol using kamikaze drones and artillery, causing fires but no casualties.
Occupants attacked 10 settlements of Zaporizhzhia region 495 times in one day. The shelling of Vasylivskyi district injured two women and damaged residential buildings and infrastructure.
At least five US military personnel were injured in a missile strike on the Al-Asad air base in Iraq. One of the wounded is in serious condition, and the number of casualties may increase.
Units of the Ukrainian Navy successfully destroyed three enemy 'SHAHED-136' kamikaze drones during a night air attack by Russian occupiers. The command noted the high skill and professionalism of the military who continue to defend Ukraine.
Street artist Banks confirmed the authorship of the graffiti depicting a goat on the wall of a building in southwest London.
The WHO has released an updated list of more than 30 viruses and bacteria that could cause the next pandemic. These include coronaviruses, monkeypox, influenza A, and new bacteria that cause dangerous diseases.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 108 combat engagements over the day. Ukrainian defenders are successfully repelling enemy attacks at the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman and other directions.
Al-Asad military air base in Iraq was attacked by missiles. Katyusha missiles hit US and other forces twice, but there is no information on damage or casualties.
The Swiss government intends to integrate up to 40% of Ukrainian refugees, treating them as a labor force. The country is funding language courses and plans to simplify employment for Ukrainians who have been granted S protection status.
