People's deputies reacted harshly to the State Aviation Service's decision to transfer the support of repair documentation for Mi-8 helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd from the UAE. The company, registered in an offshore zone, may be connected with the Russian defense-industrial complex, which creates a threat to Ukraine's national security.
In the 2025/26 season, the company already supports 6 top-division clubs.
In July 2025, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine approved for operation over 40 new unmanned aerial systems, all of Ukrainian production. Most of them are FPV drones, used for reconnaissance, targeting, and strikes.
A new Gallup poll showed that Pope Leo XIV has the highest approval rating among Americans (+46). Volodymyr Zelenskyy received +18, while Elon Musk has a deeply negative rating of -28.
In Belarus, a draft law has been developed that expands the powers of the army in peacetime to control society and suppress protests. The changes also provide for an expanded interpretation of the grounds for introducing martial law.
According to Eurostat, in 2024, 36. 7% of migrants aged 25–34 from outside the EU had higher education, which is 12.5 percentage points more than in 2014. This indicator shows the increase in the educational level among migrants and their integration into European society.
Despite the war, the destruction of energy infrastructure, and market instability, the renewable energy sector in Ukraine demonstrates impressive resilience.
The government has registered bill No. 13607, which provides for a mandatory 10-year warranty period for hidden construction defects. This will strengthen the responsibility of developers and protect consumer rights.
The criminal proceedings against Oleksandr Zyma have been closed due to the absence of a crime, and no one has been notified of suspicion. The co-founder of Concord Bank plans to appeal this decision in court.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has launched an online service for obtaining an extract from the Unified Register of Persons Missing Under Special Circumstances. This allows obtaining the document in a few days instead of weeks, and is available 24/7.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a draft law on the denunciation of the CIS agreement on the mutual crediting of work experience of prosecutors. This is another step towards breaking away from post-Soviet cooperation mechanisms.
The SBU and National Police exposed 7 organizers of mobilization evasion schemes in Zakarpattia, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv regions. Among the violations uncovered are document forgery, illegal border crossing, and dissemination of information about TCC checkpoints.
DTEK's energy unit in Dnipropetrovsk region came under FPV drone attack on August 6. The attack caused a fire and damaged equipment, but no personnel were injured.
In the tourist city of Xiatata in Xinjiang, a cable on a suspension bridge broke, killing five people and injuring 24. The authorities closed the area and launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred on August 6 at 6:18 PM local time.
The US federal judiciary's document management system suffered a large-scale hacker attack. The attackers gained access to top-secret data, including information about witnesses and arrest warrants.
Massive drone strikes caused damage to military facilities and infrastructure in the Krasnodar Krai and temporarily occupied Crimea. Fires were reported at a military unit and an oil refinery, and trains were halted due to damage to the railway network.
Russian propaganda spreads false information about prisoner exchanges, accusing Ukraine of delaying the process and being "selective" with lists. The Center for Countering Disinformation states that these claims are untrue, and Ukraine adheres to the principle of "all for all."
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine warns about false information regarding the deployment of Ukrainian military personnel in the Kramatorsk maternity hospital. This may indicate Russia's preparation for a new war crime against the civilian population.
Registration data for master's admissions in 2025 show that the IT industry has lost its leadership. Pedagogy and management have become the new leaders among specialties.
Actor Dean Cain, known for his role as Superman, has become an ICE agent to support mass deportations of migrants. His decision coincides with the tightening of immigration control in the US.
Every day, more and more military personnel return from the front to civilian life — a difficult path that requires no less strength than the service itself.
Apple CEO Tim Cook presented Donald Trump with a glass statue with 24-karat gold, entirely made in the USA. This gesture became a symbol of cooperation and a response to Trump's pressure to move production to America.
A wildfire is raging in the south of France, covering over 16,000 hectares and still not under control. One person has died, three are missing, and 13 have been injured.
A new international study has found that eating french fries three times a week increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by 20%. The problem lies in the cooking method, not in the potato itself.
Donald Trump plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported computer chips if companies do not produce them in the US. This move could raise prices for electronics and cars, but would stimulate investment in American manufacturing.
Former SAPO prosecutor Stanislav Bronyvytskyi stated that the leadership of SAPO and NABU "leaks" information to case defendants, and also practices nepotism. He cited the example of the Odesa Airport case, where the defendants avoided punishment, and spoke about the falsification of competitions.
The State Aviation Service transferred the maintenance of Mi-8 helicopters to a UAE company, despite the presence of Ukrainian enterprises. Experts state risks to national security and the economy due to the company's ties with the Russian Federation.
Movement is permitted during daylight hours and with the mandatory participation of pilots.
The government initiative Defence City may exclude the aviation industry, which threatens defense capabilities. This will lead to production shutdowns, outflow of specialists, and loss of international image.
This airfield is used for launching Iranian Shahed drones against Ukraine.
