Ukraine and Canada have agreed to develop mental health programs for veterans, create mobile complexes for prosthetics, and veteran spaces. The parties also discussed strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia.
A gas cylinder exploded in the Central Children's Store on Lubyanka Square in Moscow. One person died, several were injured.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha responded to Hungarian Minister Szijjártó's criticism regarding Zelenskyy's statements. Sybiha called on Hungary to diversify energy resources and become independent from Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Ukraine on Independence Day, noting the courage of its people. He assured of France's unwavering support in the fight for justice and peace.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris was illuminated in blue and yellow on August 24 in honor of Ukraine's Independence Day. This symbolizes France's solidarity with Ukraine; similar actions are taking place in various European countries.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that strikes on enterprises with foreign capital that could be used for military purposes are justified, and accused the West of disrupting negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. He also questioned the legitimacy of President Zelenskyy and rejected accusations of attacks on civilian targets.
In Kryvyi Rih district, a 42-year-old man attacked five people, including State Emergency Service rescuers, with a knife. Police used firearms, as a result of which the attacker died on the spot.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used a national holiday to threaten Budapest. Szijjártó called on Zelenskyy to stop threatening and attacking energy security.
The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, met with James Temerty and representatives of the Ukrainian diaspora. The parties discussed new areas of support for Ukraine's military intelligence.
On Sunday, August 24, short-term rains, in places thunderstorms, are expected on most of the territory of Ukraine. The air temperature will be 21-26°, in the west and north 15-20°.
The US Navy confirmed the presence of an E-6B "Mercury" aircraft at Pituffik Air Base in Greenland. It is involved in routine operations and exercises with strategic nuclear submarines.
The "ATESH" movement carried out sabotage on the railway near Cherkessk, destroying a transformer cabinet. This branch was used for transporting military cargo and supplying units of the Russian National Guard.
On the night of August 24, enemy drones attacked Sumy. Information regarding destruction and casualties is being clarified, residents are urged to remain in safe places.
A fire broke out near the Kursk NPP in a transformer unit, which did not affect the station's operation. Local residents heard sounds of drones and explosions before the fire.
Ukraine has developed a new cruise missile "Flamingo" with a range of up to 3000 km, which will allow striking strategic targets deep within the territory of the Russian Federation. This weapon, according to President Zelenskyy, will only be used when there are sufficient reserves to overcome Russian air defense.
The European Commission buildings in Brussels were illuminated in the colors of the Ukrainian flag on August 23. This became a symbol of solidarity and a reminder of Ukraine's strategic course towards EU membership.
Residents of Stary Oskol in the Belgorod region reported at least five explosions in the sky and the flight of 'Lyutyi' type drones. Windows in houses shook and car alarms went off in several districts due to the explosions.
Aeroflot airline is adjusting its flight schedule due to the reintroduction of restrictions on aircraft reception and departure, particularly in Nizhny Novgorod. Residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg report flight delays.
The Dutch parliament voted against recognizing an independent Palestinian state and imposing sanctions on Israel. This happened against the backdrop of the resignation of Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp, who advocated for tougher measures.
86 years ago, the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which provided for the division of Europe, was signed in Moscow. This agreement became a prerequisite for the Second World War and led to the invasion of Poland.
Ukrainian military, together with RDK and the HUR MO's "Brotherhood," stopped the Russian offensive in Donetsk region, preventing their advance to the Dnipropetrovsk region. During the battles, 16 prisoners were captured, including "flag bearers" for staged videos.
In Warsaw, near the Russian embassy, activists painted a Ukrainian flag on the asphalt. Police are working on the scene, traffic is complicated.
In Kharkiv, a road accident involving a Toyota car, a trolleybus, and a bus occurred on Heroes of Kharkiv Avenue. As a result of the accident, eight people, including a 16-year-old girl, were hospitalized.
Servicemen of the 37th Marine Brigade and the 214th Separate Assault Battalion OPFOR are holding Zelenyi Hai in Donetsk region. The enemy is trying to regain control, but Ukrainian military personnel are holding their positions.
The United States will send singer Brandon Howard, known as B. Howard, to the Russian "Intervision" contest in September. The contest, revived by Putin, is positioned as a Soviet alternative to "Eurovision."
Russia recruited at least 122 citizens of Turkmenistan to participate in the war against Ukraine in the first six months of 2025. Foreigners serve as a "disposable resource" in assault units, where mortality is high.
Pilots of the "Chervona Kalyna" brigade of the National Guard and allied units eliminated an enemy "Grad" MLRS. The combat operation took place in the Pokrovsk direction.
In Vinnytsia region, border guards detained two men who tried to illegally cross the border by swimming across the Dniester River. The offenders were promptly apprehended by a border patrol.
The US has narrowed access to information regarding negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, prohibiting the sharing of full intelligence with its "Five Eyes" allies. This decision has sparked discussions about the effectiveness of cooperation and national interests.
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using about 600 drones and 40 missiles, including targeting an American factory. Experts view this as the Kremlin's demonstration of disagreement with peace initiatives and humiliation of the US.
