Olga Rozgon
The President stated that Russia is trying to fully seize Donbas and will distort the agreements with the United States. Ukraine does not intend to abandon its territories and people.
President Zelenskyy said that Russia had brought air defense systems from different parts of the country to the area around Moscow, creating three rings of protection. He also reported on a Ukrainian operation that inflicted losses of one trillion rubles on the Russian Federation.
Kyiv bought 70 M39 ATACMS missiles, 12 M270 MLRS launchers and thousands of cluster munitions from Ankara. The transfer of the weapons will begin after the 15-day review of the deal by the U.S. Congress.
In Brovary, a 13-year-old girl was extremely seriously injured by an electric shock while trying to climb onto a train. Her friend suffered burns to her hands; there is no threat to her life.
The Zakarpattia Regional Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center is reviewing the results of monitoring at the Berehove District Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center following a visit by a representative of the Ombudsman. All comments will be verified, and recommendations regarding the conditions for military conscripts have already been put into action.
The 39-year-old man who harassed Ukrainians in Kraków on Wednesday turned himself in to the police on Friday. He was detained, and investigative proceedings are ongoing.
Canadian authorities have ordered the evacuation of the city of Summerland in British Columbia due to the out-of-control Bald Range wildfire, which has covered more than 5,000 hectares. The fire was caused by hot, dry weather and strong winds.
Bulgaria’s Defense Ministry said that the fragments of a drone near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline likely belonged to a Ukrainian decoy drone called "Maya. " The ministry does not consider the incident intentional.
As a result of the enemy attack on August 8, renewed pollution with petroleum products was recorded in Kyrylivske Lake and the Syrets stream. Specialists from KP "Pleso" restored the containment booms and took water samples.
Starting March 2, 2027, applicants for Finnish citizenship will have to pass a test on knowledge of society. The University of Helsinki is developing the test.
A court in absentia sentenced 11 Russian servicemen to life imprisonment for shooting six unarmed civilians in the Kyiv region in 2022. The people were killed near "Dobropark" and in the village of Motyzhyn.
Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of Serbia; they discussed the consequences of Russian strikes and joint projects. Serbia allocated €2 million to support Ukraine's energy sector.
Turkey is restricting commercial vessel traffic to the Black Sea due to an increase in drone attacks. The restrictions apply to vessels heading to ports in Russia and Ukraine.
The "Tisza" party elected András Baka as its candidate for the presidency by secret ballot. The vote in parliament will take place on August 11.
Russian forces have received instructions to conduct "free hunting" for vehicles using fiber-optic-controlled UAVs. The number of enemy drone teams in the region has increased, said the head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration.
Jorge Messi, the father of footballer Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. He had health problems that caused his son to miss matches.
The October Palace in Kyiv is to be returned to state ownership by court ruling. The building is a national heritage landmark, and its value is estimated at approximately UAH 1 billion.
Russian forces struck a scheduled bus in Nikopol, killing the driver. His 48-year-old colleague was injured, and medics are providing assistance.
Seven people, including two children, were injured in a crash in Zhytomyr region. Law enforcement officers are establishing the circumstances of the collision involving three cars.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, said that the temporary absence of goods in some stores does not indicate a shortage. Logistics and storage will be restructured to accommodate the new conditions following Russian attacks on warehouses.
Ukrainian and Polish services agreed on measures for the stable operation of the border due to the possible redistribution of freight flows. The parties agreed to strengthen coordination and increase the number of staff for customs clearance.
Since the beginning of the voluntary declaration campaign, 2,371 Kyiv residents have contacted the police. As a result, 2,500 firearms and 1,295,672 rounds of ammunition have been declared.
OpenAI unveiled an update to ChatGPT with the GPT-5. 6 Sol and Luna models, improving the accuracy of responses. Free users received unlimited text chats and a new Think button for complex queries.
Elevated concentrations of fine particulate matter have been recorded in Vyshhorod, Boiarka, Vasylkiv, Obukhiv, Brovary, Ivankiv and Velyka Dymerka. Experts advise keeping windows closed and limiting time spent outdoors.
Ukraine’s diving team concluded the European Championships in Paris with five medals. The athletes won one gold, one silver and three bronze medals.
In the occupied Donetsk region, schools and kindergartens are being closed under the guise of reorganization, leaving populated areas without educational institutions. The closure of 12 schools and 24 kindergartens is known, as is the reorganization of 69 more institutions.
A 55-year-old man who was injured as a result of the Russian shelling of Kyiv on August 5 has died in hospital. The Kyiv City Military Administration expresses its condolences to the deceased man's family.
Energoatom has completed scheduled repairs on five nuclear power units, preparing them for the heating season. Hydroelectric units and a gas turbine installation have also been repaired, which will increase electricity generation in winter.
In Marhanets, seven teams of welders are working around the clock to lay a new pipeline to connect to an alternative water source. At the same time, repairs are underway on the pumping equipment of the main water pipeline.
The government approved a draft law that increases fines for financial violations to 1,360 hryvnias. The period for holding individuals liable is also extended to one year.