The Verkhovna Rada is considering a draft law to resolve a conflict regarding the mobilization of men aged 18-25. The document stipulates that such persons will not be subject to conscription until they reach the age of 25, except in cases of voluntary consent.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the operation in the kursk region, saying that Ukraine does not aim to seize territory, but only protects Ukrainians and supports the military.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports on active preparations for the second Global Peace Summit. The locations and dates of interim meetings have been determined, and work is underway at all levels, including the President and the Presidential Office.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is implementing large-scale digitalization of consular services for Ukrainians abroad. This will make it possible to transfer some services to a remote format, reduce the workload of consuls and improve citizens' access to services.
The Ministry of Defense is not working on the implementation of electronic summonses in the Reserve+ application. The deputy minister said that there is currently no legal basis for this and no relevant government orders.
In 5 districts of Kharkiv region, the curfew will be in effect from 17:00 to 9:00. This is due to the security situation and the need to counteract the illegal armed groups, and residents are advised to evacuate.
The Ukrainian Navy spokesperson explained why the Russian landing force will not be able to land on the Odesa coast. This requires the support of ground troops, which are not available, and ships cannot approach because of the threat from coastal artillery.
Russia uses at least 5 airfields in the occupied Crimea. The activity of two of them has significantly decreased due to losses, but Russia does not want to redeploy its aircraft to the mainland for tactical reasons.
Over the last day, 134 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 52 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 67 air strikes, firing over 4,400 times at Ukrainian positions.
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.
