Pavlo Bashynskyi
On Independence Day, ground robots traveled along Khreshchatyk, maritime drones passed along the Dnipro, and Mirage 2000 and F-16 aircraft were demonstrated in the sky.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised in Kyiv to strengthen assistance to Ukraine in air defense and long-range capabilities.
The Russian attack caused fires at two shopping centers in Odesa region, one of which covered 35,000 sq. m. Four people were injured.
The Prosecutor General's Office notified Valery Gerasimov of the suspicion over the attack on Kyiv on July 2, 2026. Twenty civilians were killed and 32 were injured.
DIU representative Andrii Yusov said that a new prisoner exchange could take place very soon. More than 70 exchanges have been carried out since the beginning of the invasion.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte congratulated Ukraine on the 35th anniversary of its independence. He said that the Alliance has supported Kyiv since the beginning of the war and will continue to stand by its side.
In Chernihiv, a Russian strike hit a high-rise building, causing a fire. Information about casualties is being уточнюють.
On October 2, Netflix will show a documentary about Schumacher’s 1994 championship season. The film will feature archival footage and Corinna’s narration.
A motorcycle patrol has begun operating in Vinnytsia to ensure faster response times and road safety. Currently, 88 motorcycle patrol officers serve in Ukraine.
The government suspended the chair of the supervisory board of state-owned Sense Bank and initiated the suspension of the chair of the management board. Other individuals involved in the investigation will also be held accountable.
Vladyslav Polskyi evacuated two seriously wounded soldiers in a pickup truck from an area under attack by Russian drones. Zelenskyy awarded him the "Gold Star" Order.
Zelenskyy instructed Khmara to organize defense, production, procurement, and the supply of troops. He also expects an intensification of diplomatic strikes and air defense.
The NABU served Iryna Mudra with a notice of suspicion after the searches, but there was no detention. She is linked to a case involving the legalization of UAH 150 million.
Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Yana Lantratova, reported the verification of 79 Ukrainian servicemen. They also agreed to monitor the places where prisoners are held.
Trump seeks to resume dialogue with Kim Jong Un and may meet with him in China in November. There is no official planning yet.
A drunk male conductor and female conductor beat a 15-year-old passenger and would not let him into the carriage. Ukrzaliznytsia dismissed both of them and provided the information to law enforcement.
The defense and foreign ministers outlined their priorities: strengthening the military, developing the defense industry, and pursuing diplomacy for the sake of a just peace.
Pavlo Zibrov will voice the Arena and perform "School Waltz" in the "Price of Hope" DLC. The expansion will be released on August 20.
The Verkhovna Rada approved the appointment of Yevhenii Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine. The day before, he stated that he would become a civilian before the vote.
The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Andrii Sybiha as Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs for the third time. Previously, he temporarily served as acting head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
With 331 votes, Parliament adopted a law on comprehensive support for children and persons with disabilities starting in 2027. The base amount will be at least 4,000 hryvnias.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said that suspects in the arson of the Milrem Robotics building have been identified. The investigation is examining a possible act of sabotage and Russian involvement.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi said that by the end of the year there will be around 200 underground schools in Ukraine.
As a result of the massive attack, one of DTEK's thermal power plants stopped generating electricity, and the equipment was significantly damaged.
Midfielder Rodri has signed a contract with Barcelona until 2030. The transfer is valued at 60 million euros plus 15 million euros in bonuses.
President Zelenskyy submitted a motion to the Verkhovna Rada to appoint Major General Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense. The law requires that the minister be a civilian, so Khmara must retire from military service before the vote.
Education Minister Andrii Butenko said that mathematics is an integral part of the NMT. A bill on changing the rules of the test has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 35 billion for the implementation of Resilience Plans. The funds will be directed toward protecting energy facilities and backup heat supply.
The Ministry of Sports reported 930 sports facilities in Ukraine damaged or destroyed since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The Kherson, Kharkiv, and Luhansk regions were affected the most.
The Cabinet's program of activities provides for improving military registration and the remuneration system. It is also planned to raise €60 billion to purchase weapons.