The President of Ukraine discussed with the US Senate delegation the importance of transferring military aid. The senators supported Ukraine and proposed a new bill 'Help Ukraine Act'.
The President of Ukraine recalled the Kursk submarine disaster that occurred 24 years ago. According to him, Kursk is now a disaster of Putin's war.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of receiving long-range weapons from partners for a fair end to the war. Zelenskyy also instructed to increase the share of Ukrainian production in public procurement.
The President of Ukraine has instructed the GUR, the SBU, and the MIA to actively communicate with the families of captured Ukrainians. The agencies are to explain the process of forming exchange lists and present a strategy for the return of prisoners.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Syrsky reported control over 1,000 square kilometers in the Kursk region of Russia. These are the areas from which Russia has been shelling Sumy region, having launched 2,100 attacks since June 1.
The President of Ukraine announced the expansion of the 'eHouse' program, grants for business and education for young people. The programs include a reduction in the down payment for housing, financing for small businesses and support for university entrants.
"Polissia sensationally defeated Shakhtar 1-0. "Vorskla, Rukh, and Karpaty all won big. Ingulets midfielder Marian Mysyk was seriously injured, losing two teeth and temporarily losing his memory.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will end the war in the way the country and its youth need. He thanked the defenders and emphasized the importance of preserving education and cultural ties with Ukrainians abroad.
During the day, Russian troops attacked Nikopol district with heavy artillery and kamikaze drones. A private house was damaged, but people were not injured, said the head of the Dnipropetrovs'k RMA.
A spokesman for the Tavria unit reported the movement of Russian troops from the Dnipro region to the Kursk region. This led to the intensification of hostilities on the left bank of the Dnipro River, the reasons for which are still being investigated.
The head of the Sumy RMA reported that 3,800 people, including 175 children, have been evacuated from the dangerous areas of the region since August 6. In total, 19800 people, including 2500 children, have been evacuated since the beginning of the evacuation.
The head of the Kharkiv RMA reported a decrease in the number of attacks with guided aerial bombs in the region. Previously, the enemy used 30-60 CABs per day, but now no more than 10, which is the result of the effective work of the Armed Forces.
The Reserve+ app will have online recruitment, referral to the VLC, and online deferment features. The update will apply to parents with many children and full-time students.
The Ministry of Defense plans to introduce new features in the Army+ app: a training course and an electronic military ID card. There have already been 52 thousand successful authorizations in 51 military units using the app.
Border guards will check electronic or paper military registration documents when crossing the border. The barcode in the paper document is not important for border guards, said a spokesman for the State Border Guard Service.
A video has been posted online showing Ukrainian soldiers claiming to be in the Russian village of Poroz. Analysts have confirmed the authenticity of the location, but the exact date of the shooting is unknown.
The Ukrainian military attacked a gas tower in the Black Sea, which Russia used to install GPS spoofing equipment. This could have affected the safety of civilian shipping and the operation of the grain corridor.
The deputy energy minister said that she does not expect any blackouts over the weekend. The situation in the energy system has stabilized, but may change due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
Due to the fire caused by Russian shelling, carbon monoxide concentrations in two districts of Kherson exceeded the norms. On Nezalezhnosti Street, the level exceeds the norm by 1.35 times, and on Ilya Kulyk Street - by 1.57 times.
The head of the OP Andriy Yermak met with the Deputy National Security Advisor of India. They discussed the situation at the frontline, shelling of civilian objects and the Peace Formula, emphasizing the importance of India's participation in the peace process.
Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko reported on the difficult situation in the energy sector amid daily enemy attacks. Despite this, there are no blackouts, and the government is trying to maintain this trend.
The Biden administration has decided to lift a three-year ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia. This applies to certain deliveries of air-to-ground munitions, as reported to Congress.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Belarusian companies, individuals and Lukashenka's plane as part of the sanctions regime for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine. The sanctions target defense companies, airlines, and individuals involved in the production of military resources for Russia.
Lukashenko claims that on August 9, air defense systems shot down several targets, presumably drones, over the territory of Belarus. According to him, they came from Ukraine, but he did not provide evidence.
The Russian command is redeploying experienced units to the Kursk region, considering its defense a higher priority than the offensive in the Kharkiv region. This may indicate a serious assessment of the situation in the region.
In Brovary, a man threw a grenade at a law enforcement officer, injuring him. The court sentenced the offender to 9 years and 2 months in prison for this crime.
During the week, the police and the SBU detained 7 people who were setting fire to military vehicles and relay cabinets on the orders of Russia. The detainees include a foreigner and minors.
The United States provides Ukraine with a new military aid package worth $125 million. It includes air defense and HIMARS missiles, artillery shells, anti-tank systems, and other defense equipment.
In the Sumy region, the enemy used new engine-powered bombs for the first time, which fly farther and more accurately than the KABs. During the day, 24 launches were made, 11 of which involved new ammunition.
Ukrainian doctor Vitaliy Slavnov from Odesa died in Prague as a result of a piece of cornice falling. The tragedy occurred during a heavy downpour, and the police are investigating the incident as negligent homicide.
