Hungary banned Robert Brovdi, commander of the UAV Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, from entering. This happened after the attack on the "Druzhba" oil pipeline.
The Ministry of Defense announced a simplified system for obtaining combatant status, which allows obtaining the status through the Unified State Register of War Veterans. Document processing occurs automatically in real-time.
Russian occupiers continue to deliberately attack critical infrastructure in Sumy region. Part of Sumy remains without power, but energy workers are working to restore it.
The 50% tariffs on Indian goods introduced by Donald Trump could reduce India's exports by $37 billion, nullifying billions of dollars saved on Russian oil. This decision will have long-term consequences for India's economy and Prime Minister Modi's political standing.
The official was detained on suspicion of ties to the "cemetery mafia" and fraud. The detention was carried out by FSB representatives.
Donald Trump imposed high tariffs on Indian goods due to the country's purchase of Russian oil and weapons. India plans to lower taxes to mitigate the economic impact.
The Lebanese government will present a plan on August 31, according to which the radical group must lay down its arms. The leader of Hezbollah stated that he would not implement it until Israel fulfills the ceasefire agreement.
Alexander Stubb stated the necessity of striking the Russian war machine. He believes that Russia will try to advance in Ukraine before winter.
In Ternopil region, 19 people received suspicions of embezzling over UAH 48 million of budget funds. Among the suspects are officials of various levels, including the director of a branch of the National Academy of Sciences and officials of the forestry enterprise.
"Ukrposhta" has maintained delivery to the USA, despite its suspension by European services due to the abolition of the de minimis rule. Tariffs for Ukrainian exporters will increase by 1.5-3 US dollars, but the duty for Ukraine remains the lowest in Europe.
Russian occupiers attacked a mine in Donetsk Oblast, as a result of which one worker was killed and four were injured. 148 miners, blocked underground due to power outage, have been rescued.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military, discussing the situation at the front and in the border areas, the creation of reserves, and cooperation with partners on security guarantees. Special attention was paid to the border regions of Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, as well as Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.
Nadiia Leshchyk emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for the education of Ukrainian children in the temporarily occupied territories.
An explosion occurred on a Russian tanker off the coast of Chukotka, injuring two people. Russian propaganda claims there was no oil spill, downplaying the significance of the accident.
Typhoon Kajiki in Vietnam claimed the lives of three people, and ten more were injured. Houses were damaged, rice fields were flooded, and the streets of Hanoi turned into rivers.
The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation has approved 17 compulsory subjects for schools in the occupied territories. The occupiers are turning schools into military training grounds, teaching only Russian history and forcing "military-patriotic education."
In occupied Crimea, hits were recorded on the Urozhaina railway station in Krasnohvardiiske and a fuel train in Dzhankoi. A possible strike on an oil depot near the railway in Dzhankoi is also reported.
The South Korean president and his entourage feared a repeat of the scandal between Zelenskyy and Trump during their visit to the US.
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to rename the Department of Defense to "Department of Offense" or "Department of War. " This would require the approval of the US Congress.
Typhoon Kajiki felled trees and flooded homes in Vietnam. Authorities evacuated 30,000 people, closed airports, and canceled flights.
On the 24th km of the M-05 Kyiv-Odesa highway, near Hlevakha, a road accident with casualties occurred. The outermost right lane was occupied, traffic is partially complicated.
The Cambodian Parliament has passed a law allowing for the deprivation of citizenship for conspiracy with foreign states. Human rights activists fear abuses to suppress dissent.
In Zaporizhzhia, a family of lawyers was exposed for selling fake medical certificates of disability for relatives to obtain deferment from conscription. During searches, UAH 4.7 million and RUB 641,000 were seized.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, stated that Russia does not want to end the war, but is only stalling for time.
The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in the Rostov region is still burning. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, published a video of the burning plant.
Astronomers have for the first time observed the core of a dying star, confirming theories of atom formation. This observation provides unique data on nuclear fusion and stellar evolution.
The launch of SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 rocket has been canceled 17 minutes before liftoff. The reason was problems with ground systems; the launch has been postponed to August 25.
Three Ukrainian veterans, despite their injuries, swam across the Bosphorus Strait in Turkey, covering 6. 5 km. The swim aimed to draw attention to the victims of the war and raise funds for prosthetics.
US Vice President JD Vance reacted to the Russian strike on an American plant in Mukachevo, stating that the administration does not like the actions of the Russians, but Washington seeks peace. He also criticized former President Joe Biden for inaction in ending the war.
US National Guard troops in Washington, D. C., have begun carrying weapons. This was made possible by a directive from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
