John Kirby said that Russia is using North Korean missiles against Ukraine. The United States believes that military cooperation between North Korea and Russia is dangerous for Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific region.
In July, 11,389 people fell ill with COVID-19 in Ukraine. The Ministry of Health provides information on vaccination points and vaccination recommendations for different population groups.
Belarus has sent missile and artillery units to Russia to "practice combat use. " It is planned to conduct control exercises to manage missile strikes and combat launches.
The construction of a unique residential complex for wounded soldiers is nearing completion in Kyiv Oblast. At the end of August, 56 families will receive the keys to their homes in Ukraine's first inclusive town for defenders.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported the return of 6 children from the occupied Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. The families were subjected to pressure from the occupiers, and the children were forced to attend Russian schools.
A 20-year-old Russian agent who set fire to the cars of Ukrainian defenders and was preparing an assassination attempt on an Armed Forces officer was detained in Kyiv. The attacker was caught while preparing to install video surveillance of the "target".
Occupants sent 11 children from Kadiyivka to a defense and sports camp in Russia. The enemy used more than 100 drones near the frontline villages of Luhansk region.
The massive shelling of Kherson and its suburbs by Russian troops injured 10 people, including two girls aged 5 and 7.
A passenger bus carrying a group of children overturned in the Khmelnytsky region. The accident killed a 12-year-old girl and an adult, and 23 people were on the bus.
Putin said it was impossible to negotiate with Ukraine amid the events in the Kursk region. The National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis believes that this is an attempt to mislead the international community, as Moscow does not really want to negotiate.
The Russian army shelled the settlements of Donetsk region 6 times. On August 12, 4 civilians were killed and 4 others were injured. Dozens of buildings and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
Putin's confidant Sergei Markov said that the rapid advance of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Kursk region was a humiliation for the Russian president. According to The Times, Ukrainian troops have advanced 20 miles into Russian territory.
Four officials of the Odesa City Council have been notified of suspicion for making 36,000 unauthorized changes to the ASC system. They face up to 6 years in prison for artificially blocking the electronic queue.
Russian troops shelled Zolochiv, damaging houses and power grids. Over the past day, 7 people, including 4 children, were injured in Kharkiv region as a result of hostile shelling.
Elon Musk proposed to create a commission on government efficiency if Trump is re-elected. Trump responded positively to the proposal, noting Musk's skills.
The Ministry of Healthcare has announced the selection of 7 representatives of civil society and charitable organizations to the Council for the Restoration of Okhmatdyt. Candidates must have 3 years of experience in healthcare, patient protection or corruption prevention.
A Bloomberg survey shows that Russia's economic growth will slow by half in the second half of 2024. The overheated economy is slowing sharply as labor and production capacity reserves are exhausted.
A thunderstorm is forecast in Kyiv for the next hour and until the end of August 9. KCSA has provided safety recommendations and contact numbers for emergency services.
A new Ipsos poll shows Kamala Harris with 42% of voter support to Donald Trump's 37%. In seven key states, Harris leads Trump by 42% to 40%.
After the morning attack on Eco-Market, Russians shelled Kostyantynivka again, wounding 2 civilians.
To mark the anniversary of Independence, the NBU issued modified banknotes with the slogan 'Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes.
Russian troops are conducting offensive operations in different parts of the frontline, focusing on the central part of Donetsk region. Pokrovsk is 16 kilometers from the front line, and the advance near New York threatens Toretsk.
Between August 5 and 8, Russian troops carried out 87 air strikes in Sumy region, dropping 154 bombs. The attacks killed 2 people, including a child, wounded 7, and damaged 45 civilian objects.
The SBU detained a 16-year-old resident of Dnipro who set fire to an Armed Forces off-road vehicle ordered by Russia. The teenager planned several more arsons and now faces up to 8 years in prison.
Russian troops are planning an assault in Vovchansk, particularly in the area of the aggregate plant. Additional personnel have been deployed and logistical support measures have been taken.
Israel has agreed to resume ceasefire talks in the Gaza Strip on August 15, as requested by mediators. A delegation will be sent to an agreed location to discuss the details of the agreement.
BES detectives found EUR 4. 7 million in unaccounted cash from an accountant of a company that supplies products to the Ministry of Defense as part of a criminal investigation into tax evasion.
Russian troops shelled a supermarket in Konstantinovka, killing 9 people. The rescue operation and rubble removal are ongoing, and the final consequences of the shelling are still being determined.
Police are helping to evacuate people from 28 settlements in a 10-kilometer zone in Sumy region. The evacuation involves about 20,000 people, including families with children and people with limited mobility.
More than 335,000 hectares of de-occupied land have been demined in Kherson Oblast. According to the head of the RMA, if the pace is maintained, the right bank of the region will be completely cleared of explosives by the end of 2025.
