The SPFU plans to put up 100,000 hectares of state land in 20 regions of Ukraine for electronic bidding by the end of the year. The project provides farmers with access to land on transparent terms through online auctions.
In Kyiv, the director of a private company was served with a notice of suspicion of misappropriation of budget funds during the repair of the subway. The investigation revealed that the cost of cables was overstated by more than UAH 60 million.
In the Sumy region, 183 settlements have been identified for evacuation due to the danger of shelling. Coordination centers have been set up to support the evacuees, and information on temporary housing and social assistance is being provided.
A Russian airstrike on a company in Sumy killed two women and injured 11 others. The attacked company produced baby food packaging.
The State Commission has developed a plan to clean the Seim and Desna rivers from pollution. The measures include absorbing pollutants, transferring clean water, and collecting dead fish. Fishing in these rivers is prohibited.
The UOC (MP) claimed 30,000 participants in the procession, but the National Police recorded only 5,000. The Center for Countering Disinformation considers this an attempt to manipulate public opinion against the backdrop of the ban on religious organizations affiliated with Russia.
In the village of Orlove in Kherson region, a Russian drone dropped explosives on a civilian. The 59-year-old man suffered blast trauma and a back injury, but refused hospitalization.
In the Kyiv region, the reconstruction of 5 apartment buildings in Irpin and Gorenka damaged by Russian troops continues. Upon completion, residents will be able to return to 263 apartments.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine officially confirmed the loss of an F-16 fighter jet and the death of the pilot while repelling a Russian missile attack. The aircraft shot down 4 cruise missiles but crashed while approaching the next target.
The Japanese government is planning to provide Ukraine with another grant assistance. The Japanese side is seeking to understand Ukraine's key recovery needs, including energy, water, and infrastructure.
The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine has fined two LLCs UAH 679,998 for collusion at the auction for the sale of property of the State Enterprise “Ukrspirt”. The AMCU also fined VELDU LLC UAH 510,984 for unfair competition.
Occupants attacked Nikopol district with artillery and drones. A 42-year-old woman was killed and 6 people were injured. Infrastructure, residential buildings and other facilities were damaged.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine received an individual kit for detection, marking and demining of domestic production. The kit contains more than 10 items and was developed based on the experience of Ukrainian defenders and foreign partners.
Four people were injured as a result of Russian shelling of Novooosynove village in Kupyansk region. Two women were hospitalized with explosive wounds, while the other two refused hospitalization.
On August 29, the occupants attacked the village of Novooosynove in the Kupyansk community. As a result of the shelling, a fire broke out, damaging a house, an outbuilding and a car, and two people were preliminarily injured.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reported intense fighting in the Pokrovske sector. The Russians are trying to break through the defense, throwing all available forces into the battle, but the Ukrainian military are holding their ground.
Three representatives of the Russian military prosecutor's office have been notified of suspicion of violating the laws of war in occupied Berdiansk. They are involved in the abduction and illegal detention of two local residents for a year and a half.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has transferred to the state an apartment worth UAH 1. 9 million illegally obtained by the head of the Vinnytsia MCCC and JV. The apartment was intended for a defender of Ukraine who was at the front.
Turkey's largest bank, Ziraat, is winding down operations in Russian rubles. The bank has stopped opening ruble accounts and offers clients to convert rubles into Turkish lira.
Power companies reported emergency power outages in more than ten regions of Ukraine on August 29. The previous blackout schedules in these regions are temporarily suspended.
NPC Ukrenergo warns against fake Telegram channels that spread false information about outage schedules. The company has launched an official service for informing about the state of the power system and is working on creating an application for all regions.
The ATES underground movement reported the discovery of a camouflaged base of the 57th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces near the village of Rozivka. The occupants are hiding in abandoned civilian houses and using abandoned buildings for equipment and ammunition.
DTEK has announced the introduction of emergency blackouts in Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipro and Donetsk regions. During the emergency blackouts, the schedules do not apply, the order is given by Ukrenergo due to the difficult situation in the power system.
The former deputy head of the State Agency for Infrastructure Projects of Ukraine is suspected of purchasing laser speed meters at inflated prices. The losses to the state budget amounted to almost UAH 8.5 million.
During the August 26 Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, four nuclear power units were temporarily disconnected from the grid.
Vokzalna station has opened for passengers. The escalator malfunction has been fixed.
Indonesia, India, Turkey, and other countries are considering blocking Telegram because of the spread of illegal content. The messenger is accused of insufficient moderation and cooperation with the authorities.
From September 23 to October 5, 2024, a hearing will be held in The Hague on Ukraine's claim against Russia for violation of the law of the sea. The issues of jurisdiction and admissibility will be considered.
KCSA claims that the water supplied to Kyiv residents is safe, despite rumors of contamination of the Desna River. “Kyivvodokanal constantly monitors water quality at all stages of water treatment.
A Russian air strike on Kupyansk on August 28 injured 16 people, including law enforcement officers. According to the prosecutor's office, Russian troops used a FAB-500 bomb from the UMPK.
