After Ukraine's offensive in the Kursk region, Russia began to massively build new defense lines. Dozens of vacancies for construction workers with salaries of up to 371 thousand rubles for 60 days of work appeared on Russian websites.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of the danger of unauthorized stay in the areas of hostilities. Citizens and foreigners are urged to follow the rules of movement, especially in the 20-kilometer border zone of Sumy region.
The Ukrainian military is using British BAD. 2 robots for reconnaissance and cargo transportation. More than 30 of these devices are already operating at the front, helping to detect mines and enemy positions.
Law enforcement officers detained two people involved in cocaine smuggling from the Netherlands to Ukraine. A kilogram of the drug worth over UAH 2.3 million was seized, and the suspects face up to 12 years in prison.
The President of Ukraine has changed the leadership of the Tokmak city military administration in Zaporizhzhia region. Roman Molodetsky has been appointed as the new head, replacing Oleksandr Chub.
Scientists explain that the aurora borealis is extremely rare for several reasons. First, this area is quite far from the Earth's south magnetic pole. Secondly, it is always very cloudy there.
Narendra Modi is planning a visit to Poland and Ukraine from August 21-23. He is expected to spend half a day in Kyiv to promote dialogue and diplomacy amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russian occupation forces did not allow IAEA experts to inspect the ZNPP cooling tower after the fire. The Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine said that this prevented them from making final conclusions about the circumstances of the fire.
Security measures have been tightened in Moscow and the region due to possible sabotage attempts. Law enforcement officials have been warned of the threat of weapons seizures, and security has been tightened in the center and the Kremlin.
Minister Kuleba met with James O'Brien in Kyiv. They discussed NATO membership, air defense, the F-16 program, and the possibility of Ukraine using long-range weapons against military targets in Russia.
For the first time, Apti Alaudinov confirmed that 5 Chechen soldiers were captured by the Ukrainian army during the offensive in the Kursk region. Earlier, he denied this fact, despite the video with the prisoners published by the Ukrainian project.
Starting August 15, Novohrodivka will have a curfew from 15:00 to 11:00. Residents will have only 4 hours a day to move around, all shops and markets will be closed, and entry to the city will be restricted.
Russian troops shelled Dnipropetrovs'k region with MLRS, artillery and drones. A 33-year-old man was wounded, businesses and homes were damaged, and fires broke out. A Russian drone was shot down over the region.
The Ministry of Education and Science has established requirements for the creation of protected spaces in schools without shelters. This is a temporary solution to ensure face-to-face education in communities with a satisfactory or moderate level of risk.
NPC Ukrenergo reported that there are no plans to apply blackout schedules on August 14. The power company urged Ukrainians to conserve electricity and postpone the use of powerful appliances to 11:00-15:00.
Russia has redeployed troops from southern Ukraine to its territory due to the Ukrainian armed forces' offensive in the Kursk region. Within a week, Ukrainian forces took control of about 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory.
Russia wants to move some refugees from Kursk region to the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia region. For this purpose, they plan to use sanatoriums and boarding houses on the Azov Sea coast.
In one week, the Ukrainian Armed Forces took control of about 1,000 square kilometers in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. This is 1.7 times more territory than Russian troops seized in Ukraine in the three months from May to August.
The Kremlin may announce a general mobilization due to a lack of troops to cover losses at the front. Russia needs about 500,000 new soldiers over the next 12 months to compensate for the depletion of troops in Ukraine.
Ukraine is not going to lower the mobilization age, despite Russia's superiority in human resources. Instead, Ukraine is relying on innovative means of warfare to respond asymmetrically.
A 26-year-old Ukrainian man suspected of murdering his 46-year-old compatriot in a refugee shelter has been detained in Rostock. Police are investigating the circumstances of the death, which could have been violent.
The State Property Fund sold the Kozatsky Hotel in the center of Kyiv for UAH 480 million through the Prozorro. Sale system. The funds were fully transferred to the state budget, and the buyer also repaid UAH 9 million in accounts payable.
The OP adviser said that the offensive in Kursk region demonstrates Russia's vulnerability. According to him, there are two ways to end the war: ground operations and long-range strikes deep into Russia.
Cases of fraud against relatives of prisoners of war and missing persons have become more frequent in Ukraine. Cyberpolice provides advice on counteracting fraudsters and recommends referring to official sources of information.
Ukraine has officially recognized an offensive operation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. A video confirms the presence of Ukrainian troops in the center of the town of Sudzha, which is now controlled by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
During a visit to Kyiv, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham welcomed Ukraine's decision to launch an offensive in the Kursk region of Russia. He called on the U.S. administration to continue to help Ukraine and provide the necessary weapons.
Oleksandr Hale and two accomplices were arrested for taking a $500,000 bribe. The court ordered them to be held in custody with the possibility of bail ranging from UAH 7 to 65 million.
Oleksandr Serhiy discussed arms supplies and the development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with Christian Freuding. The parties reviewed new agreements on equipment samples and joint repair projects.
Former Deputy Energy Minister Oleksandr Heila, who was detained for taking a $500,000 bribe, was remanded in custody until October 8. The court set bail at 25 million riyals.
The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has announced the creation of a Youth Council. The body will prepare recommendations on state policy in the areas of culture, arts, museums, creative industries and media.
