Stepan Haftko
Large-scale forest fires have engulfed Albania and Montenegro, claiming the lives of two people. Hundreds of coastal residents were forced to leave their homes.
ARMA has announced a tender for the management of the arrested property of oligarch Pavlo Fuks, which includes an elite house and six land plots on the banks of the Dnipro. The total value of the assets is almost UAH 214 million.
Ether shows a surge in demand, raising the total market capitalization to a record $4. 2 trillion. Bitcoin is trading above $120,600, Ether is approaching its 2021 record.
A law enforcement officer in Zakarpattia organized a scheme to transport men of conscription age to Slovakia. He was detained while receiving a $5,000 reward.
Active and former military personnel were detained in the Dnipropetrovsk region. They are suspected of kidnapping a farmer, beating him, and extorting $70,000 for his release.
The capital's police checked a retail chain due to the possible sale of products containing drugs. The examination did not confirm prohibited components, but the check is ongoing.
Kyiv police are checking a retail chain after information about drug sales disguised as souvenirs. The examination did not reveal prohibited substances, but investigative actions are ongoing.
In July 2025, Russia carried out 6,200 kamikaze drone attacks on Ukraine, exceeding the June record of 5,600. British intelligence notes that Russia combines drone attacks with missile strikes to exhaust Ukrainian air defense.
The General Staff and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine are introducing a new procedure for considering submissions for state awards for combat merits. This will reduce the processing time for documents from several months to 8-16 days.
The authorities of Donetsk region have started the mandatory evacuation of over a thousand children from 13 settlements due to the threat of hostilities. This applies to the Bilozerska and Dobropilska communities.
Boeing is exploring new technologies to modernize the Patriot missile's seeker heads. The goal is to increase production volumes and reduce costs while maintaining combat effectiveness.
Belarusian and Russian military personnel at the "Zapad-2025" exercises will practice the planning of the use of nuclear weapons and the "Oreshnik" complex. These measures are intended to enhance the readiness of allied forces to respond to potential threats.
The criminals extorted money from businesses under the guise of donations for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, using fake messages on behalf of the heads of the Regional Military Administrations. One of the suspects has been detained and faces up to 8 years in prison.
Ukrzaliznytsia has strengthened monitoring of online ticket sales, blocking 271 accounts in a week and over 3. 8 thousand since March. Users created numerous accounts, booked tickets without payment, and purchased them under different names.
The SBU exposed a Russian agent network in Zaporizhzhia, coordinated by a UOC-MP priest. He recruited parishioners to collect data on Ukrainian troops in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared the first secretary of the Russian embassy persona non grata. The diplomat must leave the country due to subversive activities and interference in internal affairs.
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, during his visit to Dnipro, held part of his meetings in a bomb shelter due to an air raid alert. This was the second time in two days that the minister had to interrupt his schedule due to an alarm.
The number of Pantsir-S1 systems around the Russian dictator's Valdai residence has increased from two to twelve in a year and a half. This was revealed by satellite images, indicating a sharp strengthening of air defense.
In Jianyu, hundreds of people protested after a brutal beating of a 14-year-old girl, accusing the authorities of being too lenient towards the attackers. The incident caused outrage on social media and cast doubt on the credibility of local officials.
The investigation claims that the cost of the equipment was artificially inflated by 50%.
The Pentagon is developing a plan to create a National Guard rapid reaction force to suppress domestic unrest. This initiative, costing hundreds of millions of dollars, is causing legal and political disputes.
On August 11, residents of Chyhyryn contacted the Cherkasy District Police Department regarding damage to banners with portraits of fallen heroes. Law enforcement officers quickly identified the suspect – an 18-year-old local resident.
A Canadian court upheld the decision on the unlimited liability of "Ukraine International Airlines" for the death of 176 people in the Boeing 737 shot down in Iran.
Eddie Van Halen's iconic 1982 Kramer guitar, modeled after "Frankenstein," will be put up for auction at Sotheby's. The instrument, used in 1982-1983, is expected to fetch up to $3 million.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Erdogan, thanking him for his mediation. They discussed diplomatic prospects and Turkey's readiness to organize a summit with the participation of four countries.
Ukrainian long-range drones attacked a logistics hub with Iranian drones in Tatarstan for the second time this week. This warehouse is located 1300 km from the border and is used to support attacks on Ukraine.
OPEC raised its forecast for global oil demand in 2026 by 100,000 barrels per day, to 1. 38 million barrels per day. At the same time, the forecast for supply growth from non-OPEC+ countries decreased, especially due to the expected reduction in US shale oil production.
The Ukrainian Air Assault Forces state that Putin's plans for Sumy region are doomed to fail. The enemy will face minefields, swamps, and devastating losses, similar to those near Bakhmut.
From October 12, the European Union is implementing a new digital Entry/Exit System (EES), which will replace passport stamping and add biometric registration. This innovation will affect hundreds of millions of tourists and business visitors from outside the EU.
In Irpin, a local resident desecrated portraits of fallen soldiers on the Alley of Memory. Kyiv Oblast police identified the 45-year-old woman and are conducting an investigation.