The Cabinet of Ministers approved the list of priority objects for restoring water supply. The project envisages the construction of new water pipelines and the completion of ongoing works in five regions.
In the village of Boratyn, Lutsk district, a man snatched a pistol from a TCC serviceman and opened fire on the notification group. One serviceman sustained a broken arm, and the attackers were taken to the police.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the Russian-Ukrainian war with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The EU expects Delhi to play a more active role in stopping the aggression and paving the way for peace.
The Industrial District Court of Dnipro sentenced a National Guard serviceman to life imprisonment for the murder of four people in Lyman. He shot two police officers, and then a mother and daughter who witnessed the crime.
Schemes for embezzling budget funds totaling almost UAH 45 million have been exposed in the Kharkiv region. 27 people have been served with suspicions, including officials and entrepreneurs.
In the Chernihiv region, Russian troops struck a humanitarian demining mission with a missile. One person was killed, two were injured.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation and operators are working to expand coverage and improve communication quality. By 2026, all international and national roads will receive high-quality 4G connectivity.
In Berlin, a BMW car crashed into a group of children and educators. One educator sustained serious injuries, several children – minor ones.
Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna will posthumously receive the Oxi Courage Award from The Washington Oxi Day Foundation. She died in Russian captivity while documenting war crimes.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has opened additional admission for Ukrainian graduates of Polish lyceums and technical schools. Admission is possible based on the results of the "matura" exam on a contract basis.
Ukrainian manufacturer Fire Point announced the development of ballistic missiles FP-7 and FP-9, as well as air defense systems, at the MSPO exhibition in Poland. The FP-7 has a range of up to 200 km, and the FP-9 – up to 855 km.
Victoria Beckham spoke about her long struggle with acne, which caused insecurity and affected her public image. She adheres to a special diet and uses natural cosmetics to control her skin condition.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia, China, and Iran are expanding military cooperation to an unprecedented level. He called on allies to prepare for a prolonged threat that extends beyond the war in Ukraine.
From September 1, international scientific cooperation in Russia is officially controlled by the FSB. This applies to all civilian research, except for security agencies.
Gold prices fell after an all-time high as traders took profits ahead of US data release. Spot price fell to $3538.56 per ounce, and COMEX futures fell to $3596.20.
Penn Badgley and his wife Domino Kirke announced the birth of twin boys. This is not the couple's first experience with parenthood.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that the Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine has been ongoing for over a year. He called for avoiding sensationalism in covering the war.
Fabian Schmelz, former head of exterior design at Lamborghini, has joined Xiaomi Auto. He will lead the exterior design department in the company's European division.
Putin's visit to China ended without concrete agreements on the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline, despite his statements about "consensus". Beijing limited itself to general phrases about "promoting infrastructure projects."
Specialized prosecutors in the defense sector are actively countering evasion from military service and corruption schemes. Illicit gains of UAH 6.2 million have been documented, and dozens of individuals, including medical commission officials and lawyers, have been exposed.
A meeting took place in Kyiv between the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and his British counterpart John Healey. The parties discussed the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, long-term support, and security guarantees.
Andriy Kovalenko compared the 1969 conflict between the USSR and China on Damansky Island to the current relations between Beijing and Moscow. He noted that Russia has turned into a "raw material appendage" of China, which symbolizes the end of its imperial ambitions.
In Kyiv, the major restoration of the modern building of the Okhmatdyt hospital, damaged by a Russian attack, is underway. Facade, internal works, and renovation of engineering systems are being carried out.
The first foreign trip of newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki to Washington caused tension in the country. His meeting with Donald Trump exacerbated contradictions with Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his pro-European government.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the CPD, refuted Russia's claims of control over Kupyansk. The man who ran with the tricolor was eliminated by the Defense Forces.
Jaswinder Sangha, known as the "Ketamine Queen," pleaded guilty to supplying drugs that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry. She faces up to 65 years in prison.
In Kyiv, a group of four people who organized the production of amphetamine was exposed. Part of the drugs was planned to be sold in the pre-trial detention center, with a monthly production volume reaching 500 thousand hryvnias.
Serhiy Babak, Head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee, announced the disruption of textbook deliveries to schools, specifically stating that not a single Braille copy has been received. The parliamentary committee on education will investigate the reasons for the delays and the effectiveness of expenditures.
The Vinnytsia Oblast Court of Appeal upheld the sentence for the driver who, while intoxicated, hit a 5-year-old boy. The convicted person was sentenced to 10 years in prison and banned from driving for the same period.
Ukraine returned a 17-year-old boy from the temporarily occupied territories who sought help from the Ukrainian Child Rights Network. Earlier, in the temporarily occupied territories, the boy was subjected to pressure from the occupiers.
