Lilia Podolyak
In early August, the first BOH SUP fest took place in Ladyzhyn — a large-scale event that combined sports competitions, performances by famous Ukrainian bands, and a charitable initiative to raise funds to support the 46th Separate Airmobile Podilska Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Mykhailo Zhernakov was accused of manipulating elections to the Public Integrity Council and financial fraud with funds from foreign donors. Activists protest against his activities and accuse him of concealing information about grants.
The Ukrainian government presented 12 priorities for 2026, with security and defense being key. The Defence City initiative and cooperation with global companies Rheinmetall, BAE Systems are important directions.
Valentyna Zhytnyk, a Ukrainian jewelry designer and former Miss Ukraine Earth, has her Zgarda piece permanently exhibited at the House of Ukraine Museum in San Diego. This marks the first time a Ukrainian artist's jewelry has joined the museum's collection.
The Ukrainian aviation industry lost tax benefits from January 1, 2025, which puts it on the verge of survival. The industry seeks inclusion in the Defence City initiative to preserve production and jobs.
The National Association of Defense Industry of Ukraine (NAUDI) appealed to the parliament with a call not to adopt the legislative package on Defence City in its current version and to return it to the main committee for revision and repeated second reading.
The Supreme Court made a decision that effectively deprives shareholders of liquidated banks of access to justice. This decision drew criticism from lawyers and former judges, who point to violations of constitutional rights.
A regional forum was held in Cherkasy region on August 15. They discussed community development and economic strengthening, regional recovery after the war, as well as how joint efforts of government, business, and communities can create new opportunities.
MHP has started the sowing campaign for the 2026 harvest in Lviv, Vinnytsia, and Cherkasy regions. The company increased the area under winter rapeseed to 42 thousand hectares and under winter wheat to 55 thousand hectares.
In Oleksandriia, a Toyota Rav4 driver, while reversing, hit her 15-year-old daughter with an open door. The girl fell under the car's wheels and died in the hospital from her injuries.
This week brings a new moon on August 23, opening a new cycle, but with a sense of instability. The White Moon in Leo until March 2026 will emphasize the importance of sincerity and creativity.
ASIC miners, despite their reliability, are prone to technical failures due to overheating, unstable power supply, or wear and tear. Timely diagnostics and repairs, including component replacement and re-flashing, increase the chances of device recovery.
On August 1, the third master class of the educational initiative "Ticket to IT" took place in Dnipro.
The State Aviation Administration of Ukraine has appointed the foreign offshore company AAL Group Ltd. as the administrator of repair documentation for Mi-8 helicopters. This company has ties to the Russian military-industrial complex, which creates risks for Ukraine's defense capabilities.
MP considers the preservation and development of the domestic aviation industry a matter of technological independence and national sovereignty.
The Supreme Court demonstrated opposing approaches in the cases of "Misto Bank" and "Concord", applying the same legal norms. Former judge Oleksandr Sytnikov noted that the judges deviated from their own practice.
The future of Ukrainian aviation depends on the vote for the "Defence City" bills. MPs are discussing the inclusion of the aviation industry in the initiative to ensure its development.
Former Deputy Prosecutor General, lawyer Oleksiy Baganets commented on the decision of the State Aviation Service regarding Mi-8.
Former NABU detective Taras Likunov, who investigated corruption in "Ukrzaliznytsia", took up the position of Deputy Director for Corporate Security there. Expert Oleh Posternak considers this a conflict of interest and a violation of anti-corruption legislation.
Andriy Biletsky told The Times about the successes. His fighters have effectively stopped the enemy's advance in the Lyman direction, where Ukraine previously lost 60 km² per month.
Commander Andriy Biletskyi, in an interview with The Times, spoke in favor of preserving democracy and against authoritarianism. He sees Ukraine's future as a militarized society with a powerful defense-industrial complex.
The panel of judges of the Cassation Administrative Court of the Supreme Court recused itself from considering the case of Concord Bank. The judges did not determine the jurisdiction for the shareholders' lawsuit, which deprives them of access to justice.
A meeting for military personnel and former prisoners of war was held in Kyiv region, organized by the Kyiv Regional Council and the Human Rights Commissioner. The event at the Rehabilitation Center was supported by MHP, which provides comprehensive assistance to veterans.
The Ukrainian parliament is preparing for the second reading of the Defence City bills, extending its benefits to the aviation industry. This is intended to provide state support and development for domestic aircraft manufacturing.
The National Bank of Ukraine has been ignoring the NSDC sanctions against the International Investment Bank, owned by Petro Poroshenko, for over six months. Expert Valentyn Hladkykh points to the withdrawal of UAH 2.8 billion of client funds from the bank.
The SBI announced a new suspicion against Vitaliy Shabunin's commander for aiding and abetting evasion of military service. Shabunin himself had the circumstances of his suspicion changed, but without changing the qualification of the crime.
The State Aviation Service of Ukraine transferred control over the repair of Mi-8 helicopters to AAL Group Ltd, a company linked to Russia. Military observer Oleksandr Kovalenko points out significant risks to national security and Ukraine's technical dependence.
The Third Army Corps, commanded by Colonel Andriy Biletskyi, is responsible for the lion's share of the front. This was confirmed by the head of the SBU, Vasyl Maliuk, who noted Biletskyi's creative approach.
A training camp for boxing section pupils is underway at the SpartaBox club.
The Supreme Court's decision in the case of "Concord" bank effectively deprives shareholders of the right to access justice. Lawyers believe that this contradicts the Constitution of Ukraine and the European Convention on Human Rights, creating a dangerous precedent.