The Russian occupation army has withdrawn one missile carrier into the Black Sea with a total salvo of up to 4 Kalibr cruise missiles.
North Korea will open its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in 5 years. Tours will start in December 2024 in Samjiyon, and then likely spread throughout the country.
Former US President Trump discussed the hostage situation and the ceasefire in Gaza with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The conversation took place on the eve of an important round of talks in Doha involving the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Israel.
The occupation authorities of the Russian Federation are actively implementing a policy of destroying Ukrainian identity in the occupied territories. Repression, russification, economic depletion and propaganda are being carried out.
Hamas declares a loss of confidence in the United States as a mediator in the Gaza ceasefire talks. The group demands to focus on the implementation of Biden's proposal from May, otherwise it will refuse to participate in the talks.
The Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg has seized the property of a subsidiary of the German company Linde at the suit of Ruskhimalliance. The claimant is seeking to recover a debt of over EUR 746 million and RUB 30.71 billion.
Due to the increase in the incidence of COVID-19, Kyiv and 20 regions have ordered about 14 thousand doses of the omicron-specific vaccine. The regional centers for disease control and prevention will receive the vaccine for free vaccinations by August 20.
Google reports a phishing attack by Iranian hackers on the inner circle of Biden, Harris, and Trump. APT42 attacks target personal email accounts associated with politicians.
For the first time, candidates for the presidency of Moldova will be tested for knowledge of the state language. The CEC has approved a new regulation requiring candidates to demonstrate proficiency in their native language.
In Donetsk region, about 1,500 children remain in the 10-kilometer zone from the frontline. Over the past week, 2,500 have been evacuated, says Vadim Filashkin, head of the Donetsk RMA.
The defense ministers of Ukraine and Lithuania discussed military support and industrial cooperation. They discussed demining technologies and maritime drones.
The Russian invaders in the occupied territories of Ukraine are demanding that businesses register all their employees with military enlistment offices. This is part of the preparation for the possible mobilization of Ukrainians, especially those who do not have Russian passports.
Chornotysiv Terminal, a new multimodal logistics hub, has opened in Berehove district of Zakarpattia. The company transships various cargoes for further transportation to recipients around the world.
Members of the Bundestag suggest Russia's involvement in incidents at military bases in Germany. The NATO and German air force bases are investigating possible contamination of drinking water.
Commercial oil stocks in the US increased by 1. 4 million barrels to 430.7 million barrels over the week. Stocks of gasoline and distillates declined amid rising demand, The Wall Street Journal reports.
An air alert has been declared in the capital and several regions of Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration urges residents to immediately go to civil defense shelters.
There were 153 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where the occupants lost over 250 troops and equipment.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed a drone attack on four Russian military airfields on the night of August 14. The targets were fuel and aviation ammunition depots at army and combat aviation bases.
The Ministry of Reintegration has opened a round-the-clock hotline to evacuate and provide humanitarian aid to residents of the Kursk region.
The WHO has declared monkeypox a global emergency due to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its spread to neighboring countries. Since the beginning of the year, about 17,000 suspected cases and 517 deaths have been reported in 13 African countries.
Russian troops shelled 14 communities in Sumy region, causing 247 explosions. Air strikes, artillery, mortars, and drones were used, with Bilopil and Krasnopil communities suffering the most.
Ombudsman Lubinets reported on a conversation with the Russian side regarding the exchange of prisoners after the Ukrainian army's offensive in the Kursk region. Ukraine is ready to continue the exchange process, with priority given to the seriously wounded and women.
Over the past day, 114 combat engagements were registered. The enemy carried out 73 air strikes and fired 4,928 times, Ukrainian forces destroyed over 1,220 occupants and a significant amount of equipment.
Russian troops launched a missile attack on the House of Children and Youth Creativity in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region. As a result of the attack, the roof of the two-story administrative building caught fire.
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army lost 1,220 soldiers, 6 tanks and 58 artillery systems. The enemy's total losses since the beginning of the war have amounted to about 590,920 people and a significant amount of equipment.
the Russian occupation army deployed one missile carrier into the Black Sea with a total volley of up to 4 Kalibr cruise missiles.
On August 11, one Ukrainian athlete will compete in freestyle wrestling at the Olympics in Paris. The closing ceremony of the Games will begin at 22:00. Ukraine ranks 21st in the medal standings with 12 awards.
A man and his 4-year-old son were killed in a nighttime rocket attack in Kyiv region. Three people, including a 13-year-old child, were seriously injured. Earlier, the region was attacked by drones.
Trump's campaign headquarters announced the hacking of computers, blaming Iran. This followed a Microsoft report on attempts to interfere with the 2024 US elections.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, the Russians cannot fully launch fake state structures due to the lack of collaborators. The occupiers are forced to hire unskilled workers, offering them high positions in exchange for loyalty.
