There was an explosion in the city of Sumy, which was heard by local residents. The head of the Sumy MVA, Oleksiy Drozdenko, confirmed that it was the work of air defense.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry congratulated Ukraine on its Independence Day on social network X. At the same time, Iran has repeatedly supplied Russia with Shahed drones, which it uses to attack Ukraine.
On August 24, the enemy shelled the Velykopysarivska community in Sumy region, killing a 59-year-old woman. The prosecutor's office opened an investigation into the violation of the laws of war and premeditated murder.
115 Ukrainian soldiers have been released from Russian captivity. The liberated soldiers are already communicating with their families and receiving the necessary assistance and support.
Russian forces shelled Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region on August 24. Six civilians were injured: a 75-year-old man in Kupiansk and five women in Novoozynove village.
The Russian army shelled localities in Donetsk region, wounding 6 civilians. Among the victims are a 16-year-old girl and her mother; the towns of Ukrainsk, Kurakhove, Toretsk and the village of Kotlyne were attacked.
The Lithuanian Prime Minister said that it was up to Putin to stop the Ukrainian armed forces' operation in the Kursk region of Russia. She emphasized that Russia can stop the war and all operations, returning the world to peaceful life.
Russian troops launched an artillery attack on Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia region. The attack wounded three members of the State Emergency Service, damaged private houses on five streets, and started a fire.
Prime Minister Shmyhal discussed with his Lithuanian counterpart the creation of joint innovative production facilities for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Lithuania is ready to provide assistance with generators and solar panels, and supports Ukraine in international coalitions.
Leaders from around the world congratulated Ukraine on its Independence Day. They expressed support in the fight against Russian aggression and reaffirmed their desire to see Ukraine join the EU.
French President Macron has begun consultations with political leaders to form a new coalition. The left is proposing Lucie Castet as prime minister, but Macron's forces are leaning toward an alliance with the right.
The pilot project “Kyiv Region. Places of Memory” was presented. The project includes 9 locations affected by the Russian occupation and uses QR codes for virtual tours.
There are no plans to apply power outage schedules on Ukraine's Independence Day, August 24. This was reported by Ukrenergo, noting that possible changes will be announced later.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 79 enemy attacks over the day, the most active in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions. The enemy is using aviation and artillery, and Ukrainian defenders are repelling the attacks.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada has signed a bill banning the activities of religious organizations associated with Russia. The document has been sent to the President for signature, and the law will come into force in 30 days.
The head of the department and the chief specialist of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection in Volyn demanded bribes from market laboratories. They were detained while handing over $1,200, and both face up to 8 years in prison.
Georgia's ruling party said it would not remove the article on EU and NATO integration from the constitution. The prime minister did not disclose details of possible changes, calling for waiting for the completion of consultations.
Lithuania has established the first enemy mobility countermeasures park in the east of the country. It includes roadblocks, barriers and anti-tank obstacles as part of NATO's Baltic Defense Line.
The European Commission investigated the impact of Ukrainian sanctions against Lukoil and found no threats to oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia.
Following a citizen's complaint about police misconduct at a checkpoint in Zhytomyr Oblast, an internal investigation was conducted. As a result, the police officers were brought to disciplinary responsibility.
A test mobile passport service for Ukrainians has been launched in Barcelona. Special minibuses can be used to issue or exchange ID cards or passports from Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 18:00.
The man was served a notice of suspicion of gross violation of public order with the use of an explosive device. The court imposed a measure of restraint in the form of detention for 60 days, the suspect faces up to 7 years in prison.
The lawyer and his accomplice were selling “white” military tickets for $25 thousand. They were served a notice of suspicion of influence peddling, and more than half a million hryvnias were seized.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has released a video of the nighttime shooting down of an enemy Shahed drone by the National Guard. The footage shows the moment of the drone's destruction and the emotional reaction of the Ukrainian military.
The occupants attacked Antonivka, a suburb of Kherson, from a drone. Two local residents, aged 63 and 62, suffered explosive injuries and wounds as a result of the explosion.
Starting September 1, Ukrainian children in Hungary will study in Ukrainian from grades 1 to 12. The school is registered as a state school and is funded from the Hungarian budget.
Occupants attacked the center of Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi in Kharkiv region. The attack killed two civilians and wounded at least two others, said Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv RMA.
On August 26, repair work will begin at the Shehyni checkpoint for a month and a half. Border guards warn of a possible slowdown in traffic on the Ukrainian-Polish border and ask that you take this into account when planning your travels.
The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak announced the upcoming positive sanctions news.
According to KIIS, support for Independence Day has increased from 12% in 2013 to 64% in 2024. At least 87% of Ukrainians support the country's independence, while only 0.3% favor unification with Russia.
