A child was injured in the shelling of Dniprovsky district of Kherson. The 14-year-old boy sustained an explosive injury, wounds to his torso and leg, and was hospitalized.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is expanding the presence of the Educational Security Service in Ukrainian schools. By the end of 2024, it is planned to cover up to 2,000 schools, and new technical measures are being implemented and patrol routes are being updated.
A Czech Senate committee has called for the security services to investigate Russia's use of Orthodox churches for influence operations. The Committee admits that the Orthodox Church of the Czech Lands and Slovakia could have come under the influence of persons associated with the Russian Federation.
The number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization is increasing in the capital. As of August 20, there were 130 patients in hospitals, and the number of those in need of oxygen support and ventilators is growing.
Prime Minister Shmyhal announced the signing of a memorandum to speed up the inventory of farmland. 23% of land is not registered in the cadastre, resulting in a loss of UAH 28 billion in annual revenues to local budgets.
A meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine was held in Kropyvnytskyi. They discussed government programs in the energy sector, preparing educational institutions for offline mode, and cooperation with the EU.
In the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, Russian troops dropped explosives from a drone, injuring a 53-year-old man. The victim was taken to a hospital in moderate condition for medical care.
The Kyiv City State Administration is asking the Patrol Police to ban truck traffic on the Paton Bridge due to its state of disrepair. Earlier, KCSA appealed to the government to urgently restore the bridge to avoid accidents.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba had a phone conversation with his counterpart from the Netherlands. They discussed the delivery of F-16s, strengthening air defense, and expanding the coalition in support of the Zelenskyy Peace Formula.
Azerbaijan has officially applied to join the BRICS organization, which is chaired by Russia. The decision on the accession of new members may be made at the summit in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024.
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy warns farmers against fraudsters offering paid “assistance” in obtaining budget subsidies. Applying for state compensation is free for all registered agricultural producers.
The State Agency for Reconstruction modernized 9 checkpoints in Odesa region. Buildings and roads have been repaired, new equipment installed, and landscaping carried out to increase throughput.
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has finalized the registration of the JETRO representative office. This will deepen trade ties between the countries, accelerate the introduction of Japanese technologies and open new markets for Japanese products in Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has launched a public discussion of the draft anti-corruption program for 2024-2026. The program is aimed at preventing corruption and ensuring compliance with integrity standards in the defense sector.
The ATES movement reconnoitered a military unit of the Russian Guard in Krasnoyarsk that sends soldiers to the Kursk region. It was found that the personnel were ready to sabotage due to poor treatment and lack of proper payments.
Russian propaganda is spreading fakes about conflicts between Zelenskyy and Syrskyy amid the Armed Forces' operation in Kursk region. The Center for Countering Disinformation urges not to succumb to the enemy's manipulations.
After a nighttime attack by the Russian Federation on an industrial facility in Ternopil region, chlorine levels in the air were found to be 4-10 times higher than normal. Local residents are advised to limit their time outside.
The Ministry of Health has formed a 15-member council to restore the Okhmatdyt hospital, which was damaged by shelling. The members include philanthropists, diplomats and representatives of international organizations.
The SBU eliminated a scheme of mobilization evasion in Kyiv region. The founder of a law firm was selling fake medical certificates and documents for illegal travel abroad for USD 50 thousand.
Illegal registration of a church into private ownership was discovered on the territory of a military unit in Kyiv. The facility belonged to an organization affiliated with the UOC-MP, which could have led to a leak of information about military movements.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced continued support for Ukraine, including a €50 billion G7 loan. This will allow Ukraine to purchase weapons on a large scale.
Italy is ready to finance the restoration of damaged Ukrainian HPPs and PSPs for EUR 200 million. The funds will be allocated under a loan agreement between the EBRD and the Italian government to support Ukraine's energy security.
Petr Pavel said that Ukraine's accession to NATO should not depend on regaining control over its entire territory. He proposed that Ukraine be admitted to the Alliance on the basis of a temporary administrative border.
The WHO has recorded 1940 attacks on Ukraine's medical system since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. In 2024, there was an increase in the number of casualties and injuries among medical workers and patients.
In Kurakhivka and Hirnyk of the Kurakhivka community, an enhanced curfew was introduced from 15:00 to 11:00. The head of the Donetsk RMA called on local residents to evacuate the frontline area.
Latvia is selling the House of Moscow in Riga at a starting price of 3. 57 million euros. The proceeds from the sale are to be donated to support Ukraine, and the auction will run from August 20 to September 19.
Satellite images show that the fire at an oil depot in the Rostov region of Russia continues to spread. The fire has engulfed at least 10 fuel tanks after a Ukrainian drone attack.
Mongolia has not included the Gazprom gas pipeline in its national development plan until 2028. China is demanding that the price of gas be reduced to $60 per thousand cubic meters, which is four times cheaper than the current price.
In the Dnipro District of Kherson, a Russian drone dropped explosives. A 34-year-old woman was injured and was hospitalized with explosive and traumatic brain injuries.
Phil Donahue, a well-known American TV host, has died in the United States at the age of 88. He was the creator of a popular talk show and hosted the first teleconferences between the USSR and the United States during the perestroika era.
