Pavlo Bashynskyi
At the "Krakivets–Korczowa" border crossing, a 20-year-old woman from Lviv chose the "green corridor," but customs officers found 8 Cartier and Rolex watches in the trunk. The estimated value of the goods is UAH 4.1 million; a report on a customs rules violation was drawn up.
Madrid’s “Atlético” have signed defender Cristian Romero from “Tottenham” for €40 million, while “PSG” have signed winger Ferran Torres from “Barcelona” for €43 million. Both players have signed contracts through 2031.
Russia plans to abolish border zones in certain areas of the Rostov and Voronezh regions bordering the occupied territories of Ukraine. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this is an attempt to erase the border and create the appearance of integrating the seized territories.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council stated that information about the mandatory presentation of «Rezerv+» by 18-year-old Ukrainian women seeking temporary protection in the EU is manipulative. The rule applies only to applicants with a current military obligation after July 31, 2026.
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia, with investment from Jeff Bezos, has acquired approximately 30% of Liverpool's shares for $2. 23 billion. FSG retains a controlling stake and operational control of the club.
Ukrainian race walker Liudmyla Olyanovska finished third at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, setting a national record. This is Ukraine's third medal at the tournament.
HUR cyber specialists, together with Cyber Corps, have "taken down" Wildberries’ digital infrastructure, disrupting the operation of its customer service and payment system. The incident occurred on August 10–11 as part of an operation in Russia’s cyberspace.
On August 15, a farewell was held in Kyiv for 3-year-old Dmytro and his grandmother and grandfather, who were killed as a result of a Russian drone attack on Pukhivka. The boy's father spoke about the circumstances of the family's death.
The International Archery Federation has lifted restrictions on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete under the country's flag and anthem. The decision was made after a review of the IOC's recommendations.
A burst pipe at Heathrow Airport flooded the central terminal area, restricting access to Terminals 2 and 3. Passengers are advised to use the railway or parking facilities.
Mykhailo Mudryk returned to training with Chelsea after his suspension was cancelled, calling it a joyful moment. He trained six days a week to reassert himself.
An ADNOC vessel was hit in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, a day after two other company vessels were attacked. The UAE condemned the attacks, calling them a threat to regional stability and global energy security.
Lee Jae-myung called for talks with North Korea, proposing to replace the armistice with a peace regime. He also emphasized the need to prevent conflict and limit Pyongyang’s nuclear capabilities.
Fragments of a military drone were found on the beach at the Romanian resort of Saturn, after which the area was cordoned off and tourists were evacuated. An operation to retrieve the wreckage from the waters of the Black Sea is underway.
The Constitutional Council declared the ban unconstitutional, as it violates young people's freedom of speech. The Macron administration will continue to pursue the reform until the end of his term.
The former acting head of a district Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center in Kharkiv is suspected of unauthorized alteration of the data of 10 persons liable for military service in the "Oberih" register. A preventive measure in the form of detention with bail set at UAH 266,000 has been imposed on him.
In Mykolaiv region, the police and the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center detained a driver from the Kherson Red Cross unit who was evacuating civilians. Evacuation trips have been temporarily suspended, and the police have launched an internal investigation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree imposing sanctions on individuals and companies involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain. The package includes 13 vessels, 11 Russian citizens, and 28 legal entities.
Crude oil exports from the "Sheskharis" terminal in Novorossiysk have been completely suspended following a drone attack. The terminal, which handles 700,000 barrels per day, stopped loading because its storage tanks were full.
Court sentences Russian serviceman to 12 years for the systematic rape of a 57-year-old woman in a village in Pokrovskyi district. The crime continued for about two months, and the serviceman threatened to kill the victim.
Polish intelligence services detained a Russian national who, on orders from the Russian Federation, was planning the murder of Ukrainian rapper Albert Vasilyev in Warsaw. The FSB accuses him of controlling the logistics of drones for attacks on Moscow.
Starting August 14, banks are stepping up monitoring of new and inactive individual entrepreneurs, introducing transfer limits: up to UAH 600,000 for Group 1 and up to UAH 3 million for Groups 2–3. After 6 months, the limits will decrease to UAH 400,000 and UAH 1 million, respectively.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed destroyed enemy equipment to be transferred to foreign museums free of charge. Museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands will each receive one T-72 tank of different modifications.
On August 15, Venus will reach its greatest eastern elongation, moving 46 degrees away from the Sun, and will be visible in the evening sky. There will also be a visual conjunction of Mercury and Jupiter.
The Cabinet of Ministers is allocating UAH 41. 1 million from UNITED24 for computers, furniture and generators for educational institutions. The funds will be distributed among Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and Kharkiv regions.
The Central Election Commission appealed to the National Security and Defense Council regarding the coordination of response measures and the imposition of sanctions against those involved in the organization of “elections” to the russian State Duma in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
A 52-year-old man in Bila Tserkva got behind the wheel of an SUV at a car dealership and threatened to use explosives. Police detained him, no explosive devices were found, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
Kyiv Dynamo lost to Qarabağ 0–2 in the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round. On aggregate, the team has ended its European campaign, losing 1–2.
An explosion occurred in the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, likely due to an error while disconnecting pipelines. As a result of the incident, one person was killed, and six others were injured.
Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia is testing NATO's resolve by violating its airspace. He emphasized that strengthening Ukraine's air defense reinforces the Alliance's eastern flank.