At least 35 people were injured and three were killed in the night attack on Lviv. More than 50 buildings, two medical facilities and two schools were damaged and will be closed today.
The Deputy Minister of Energy announced plans to switch to planned schedules of power cuts as much as possible. The goal is to make blackouts more predictable for consumers, despite the constant shelling of the power grid.
Edgars Rinkēvičs commented on the Russian attack on Poltava, which killed dozens of people. He called for lifting the restrictions on Ukraine's use of all weapons against Russia to protect innocent people.
The Ministry of Defense said that the missile attack on the Institute of Communications in Poltava was a training session, not a drill. The attack injured 271 people, and rescue operations are ongoing.
As a result of a Russian missile strike on an educational institution in Poltava, the number of wounded has risen to 271. Rescuers have unblocked 11 people from the rubble, and search and rescue operations are underway.
The head of the Servant of the People faction, David Arakhamia, has announced large-scale changes in the government. New ministers are expected to be dismissed and appointed, and the final list will be determined on September 4 at a meeting of the faction.
The Verkhovna Rada will consider the dismissal of the Ministers of Strategic Industries, Justice and Ecology on September 4. The appointment of new ministers is scheduled for September 5, but the candidates are not yet known.
The SBU reported that it did not conduct a vetting of Roman Hladkyi before his appointment as Chief of Staff of the Unmanned Systems Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The appointment is an internal personnel decision of the Armed Forces leadership.
The Verkhovna Rada supported a bill to increase defense spending by UAH 495. 3 billion in 2024. The funds will be distributed among the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the GUR, the SBU, and other law enforcement agencies.
Preparatory work for the construction of a new passenger terminal has begun at the Uzhhorod-Vysne Nemecke checkpoint. It is planned to create lanes for buses and cars, a pedestrian corridor and other infrastructure facilities.
People's deputies block the rostrum of the Verkhovna Rada because they refuse to vote on draft law No. 11379-d as a whole. The document was supposed to resolve a conflict regarding the mobilization of men aged 18-25.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill to include the Unmanned Systems Forces in certain branches of the Armed Forces. Draft law No. 11507 was supported by 294 deputies, adding to the list of separate branches of the Defense Forces.
The Verkhovna Rada failed to pass in the first reading a bill to increase taxes by UAH 30 billion. The document was sent back for a second first reading due to a lack of two votes.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted as a basis a draft law to increase the state budget by UAH 500 billion in 2024. The draft law envisages an increase in expenditures by UAH 500.3 billion, of which UAH 495.3 billion is for the security and defense sector.
The Verkhovna Rada adopts an appeal to the G7 countries to allow Western weapons to strike russian military targets. It also calls for tougher sanctions and faster delivery of air defense systems to Ukraine.
“Oleksandriya leads the UPL standings after Round 5. “Rukh has been very effective, scoring 13 goals. “Shakhtar unexpectedly found itself in the middle of the table.
President Zelenskyy announces the start of the school year in Ukraine. More than 10,000 schools are operating offline, the government is providing shelter and security, and is implementing a free meals program for primary school children.
The President of Ukraine presented a new educational app called Mriya. It has already been joined by 40 schools, and the total number of users reaches 100 thousand in different regions of the country.
More than 150,000 military personnel have registered in the Army+ app. More than 500 military units have implemented the app, which allows them to submit electronic reports and update data in the Oberig registry.
A group of extortionists posing as law enforcement officers forced the businessman to hand over USD 250,000, threatening him with imprisonment. Police detained four suspects and they face up to 12 years in prison.
Lai Qingde called on China to demand that Russia return “historical” lands in the Far East. He noted that Russia is now in its weakest position, and China is seeking hegemony, not territorial integrity.
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights reported that 3798 educational institutions in Ukraine were damaged by Russian shelling, 365 of them were completely destroyed. The aggressor country deliberately targets educational institutions, violating children's rights to education.
The presidential party New Azerbaijan won 68 out of 125 seats in the Azerbaijani parliament. Another 44 seats were won by pro-government self-nominated candidates, while the opposition won only one seat.
“New Azerbaijan won 68 out of 125 seats in the Azerbaijani parliament. The opposition boycotted the elections or did not win any seats, and only one opposition candidate was elected to the parliament.
During the morning attack on Kyiv, the Islamic Cultural Center and a mosque were destroyed. Windows, ceilings, doors, a prayer hall, and other premises where community projects are located were damaged.
The State Bureau of Investigation has established the circumstances of the MP's illegal border crossing. Three people involved in organizing the MP's “escape” to Transnistria were served with a notice of suspicion.
The President of Ukraine has signed a law increasing the excise tax on fuel. The law will come into force on September 1, 2024, establishing new excise tax rates for gasoline, diesel and gas.
The President of Ukraine commented on the strike on Kharkiv, calling on partners to provide means to destroy Russian aircraft at bases. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for long-range solutions to end terror.
The President of Ukraine reported important results in the Kursk region that will allow more Ukrainian soldiers to return from captivity. Defense forces advanced to 2 km and took control of 5 square kilometers of territory.
The Seim River is completely polluted due to organic matter, and pollution has begun to penetrate the Desna River. The water is being aerated to saturate it with oxygen, as organic matter absorbs oxygen, leading to fish death.
