Lilia Podolyak
Russian ships with Kalibr cruise missiles are detected in the Black and Mediterranean Seas. Russia continues to violate the SOLAS Convention by disabling AIS systems on its ships.
Carl Neghammer called for de-escalation after reports of a fire at the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP. He emphasized the importance of the IAEA's role and the need to continue the dialogue to resolve the situation.
The remnants of Cyclone Maria brought heavy rains to northern Japan. In the city of Kuji, 460 mm of precipitation fell in two days, and another 250 mm is expected, which is significantly higher than the extreme weather in Norway in 2023.
The Israeli Defense Forces reported 30 rocket launches from Lebanon toward the Kabri area in the north of the country. Air raid sirens sounded around 2 a.m., no casualties were reported.
The Supreme Court of Peru will consider a 9-month pre-trial detention of a Ukrainian suspected of murdering a Russian woman in Yurimaguas. The hearing will take place on August 12, the murder took place on August 8.
Donald Trump wants to hold additional debates with Kamala Harris on September 4 and 25 on Fox and NBC. Harris's campaign is open to discussion, but insists that Trump participate in the September 10 debate on ABC.
The US Department of Defense is sending a guided missile submarine to the Middle East. The deployment of the aircraft carrier ISS Abraham Lincoln and auxiliary ships from the naval base on the island of Guam has also been accelerated.
Marius Borg Hoiby, 27, son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, was arrested on charges of assaulting a woman in Oslo. The victim was taken to the hospital with a concussion, and Marius was released after 30 hours in custody.
In Sumy, explosions were heard during an air raid alert. The air force warned of a ballistic missile threat from the south and enemy aircraft activity in the northeast.
IOC President Thomas Bach has announced that he will not run for a third term. The 70-year-old German lawyer explained his decision by the need for new leaders and family circumstances.
Venezuela's opposition has declared a global day of protest on August 17 to support its victory in the recent elections. The opposition leader is calling for people to take to the streets of Venezuela and the world, despite Maduro's declaration of victory.
Israeli intelligence reports that Iran is preparing a large-scale attack on Israel in the coming days. This could jeopardize the hostage talks in Gaza scheduled for Thursday and the ceasefire agreement.
In Cairns, Australia, a helicopter crashed onto the roof of a hotel, forcing the evacuation of 300-400 people. Two hotel guests were hospitalized, and the helicopter's rotor blades fell into the pool and onto the esplanade.
In Odesa region, border guards detained a couple who tried to smuggle seven men of military age across the border. For their services, the couple received money from the passengers and the organizer of the scheme.
At the XXXIII Olympic Games in Paris, Ukrainian athletes won 12 awards: 3 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals. This is Ukraine's best result in terms of the number of gold medals over the past 12 years.
Russian troops conducted 138 attacks on 12 communities in Sumy region. They used aerial bombs, artillery, mortars and drones. A 9-year-old child was wounded in the Sumy community.
A fire broke out at Zaporizhzhia NPP, probably due to the occupiers' negligence. The Russians use the plant as a military base, which significantly increases the risk of a radiation accident.
The State Emergency Service reports a stable radiation situation in Ukraine as of 00:00 on August 12. No changes have been detected near Zaporizhzhia NPP, no man-made radionuclides have been detected. Monitoring is ongoing.
Turkish authorities have warned Telegram of possible blocking due to the lack of response to demands to close channels with illegal information. Channels with drugs, prostitution, and child pornography were found in the messenger.
Joe Biden explained his decision to withdraw from the election by his desire to see Trump defeated. He called Trump a danger to democracy and promised to support Kamala Harris' candidacy.
IAEA experts observed heavy smoke at ZNPP after the explosions in the evening. The plant's team reported a possible drone attack on the cooling tower, with no impact on nuclear safety.
There were 71 combat engagements over the last day. The occupants launched 4 missile and 45 air strikes and fired almost 2,300 times at Ukrainian positions using various types of weapons.
As of 10:30 p. m., no changes in the radiation situation in the vicinity of ZNPP were recorded. The Minister of Internal Affairs reported on the enhanced monitoring of the situation and the operational work of the Ukrhydrometeorological Center posts near the plant.
The Hamas leader conveyed to Israel a message about his desire to conclude a ceasefire agreement. The US calls on Israel to agree to the deal to avoid escalation of the conflict.
Ukraine finished in 22nd place in the medal standings of the 2024 Olympics, its best result in 12 years. The United States won the medal standings, outperforming China in terms of the number of silver medals.
President Zelenskyy reported a fire on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, set by the Russian occupiers. He emphasized that the situation cannot be normal while the plant is under Russian control.
Hundreds of wildfires have broken out in Greece, covering Athens in smoke. Authorities have declared a state of emergency due to extreme weather conditions and a high risk of fires in half of the country.
The head of the Nikopol district administration reported that Russians may have set tires on fire in a cooling tower on the occupied bank of the Kakhovka reservoir. This could be a provocation or an attempt to create panic, but ZNPP is operating normally.
The Odesa Eparchy of the OCU expressed gratitude for the renaming of streets in honor of Princes Volodymyr the Great and Yaroslav the Wise. The church thanked the community, authorities, and activists for preserving the memory of the prominent builders of Ukraine.
As part of the 'Made in Ukraine' program, a Craft Business Forum was held in Odesa. 58 manufacturers presented their products, and the participants discussed the industry's development prospects and cooperation opportunities.