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Since the start of the invasion, 86,526 children have been born in Kyiv’s municipal medical facilities. Among them were 1,468 sets of twins and 14 sets of triplets.
The Odesa International Film Festival will take place in Kyiv from August 27 to September 4.
There are 11,622 kindergartens operating in Ukraine, but places and waiting lists are determined by local communities. A total of 9,270 institutions have shelters, and the state has allocated UAH 1 billion.
A fire following a Russian drone attack destroyed a Red Cross warehouse in Kherson. There were no casualties, and the organization continues to help residents.
On Independence Day, Andy Burnham visited wounded Ukrainian defenders and the destroyed Lukianivka. Britain will transfer Storm Shadow technology.
Klaus-Michael Kühne died at the age of 89, leaving a fortune of around €38 billion. He transformed the family-owned Kühne+Nagel into an international conglomerate.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
Zelenskyy thanked UNITED24 ambassadors for supporting Ukraine during Russia's massive attacks. Mstyslav Chernov will join the platform's team.
After testing more than 30 samples, the Ministry of Defense selected four models of medical pouches. They will be tested in combat before procurement through ProZorro.
The Sussexes plan to settle long-term in a private residence outside London, while retaining homes in the United States and Portugal. Their children will begin attending British schools in September.
During seven camp sessions in the Carpathians, 338 children from 20 settlements across Ukraine enjoyed a holiday. The program combined sports, mountains, and psychological support.
The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted a program of activities to the Verkhovna Rada, which envisages opening all negotiation clusters with the EU during 2026–2027 and being ready to close them in 2027.
The psychologist said that physical readiness is the most important thing for a first-grader. Motivation, socialization, and self-care skills are also important.
The Ministry of Culture has completed the final stage of the selection for "Tyсяchovesny"; 546 projects will receive funding. A total of 1,215 projects were presented at the pitching event, and up to UAH 4 billion has been allocated for the implementation of the initiative.
Ukraine has appealed to the EU for a grant of approximately €220 million for farmers. The European Commission confirmed that it had received the request and is monitoring the blockade of the Black Sea.
Ukrainian troops are strengthening their positions in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone by setting up checkpoints, trenches, and anti-drone nets. This is related to its proximity to Belarus and the risk of new attacks.
Oleksii Yukov, head of the "Platsdarm" group, was killed on August 5 while exhuming bodies on the front line. For years, he had been bringing home the bodies of fallen Ukrainian military personnel and civilians.
The fourth day of the Ambassadors’ Conference concluded in Kyiv, where humanitarian policy, support for veterans, and cooperation with the diaspora were discussed. Particular attention was paid to countering Russian disinformation through a new handbook and training sessions.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister visited Ukraine for the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The parties discussed Russia's strikes, the blocking of grain corridors, and cooperation in the energy sector.
As a result of a nighttime missile attack, the backup warehouse of BOOKCHEF publishing house was destroyed, and over 100,000 books burned. The publishing house is reviewing preorder deadlines and calling on readers for support.
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi allocated 80 thousand euros for the restoration of western Madrid after large-scale forest fires. This was reported by the region's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
38-year-old Elizabeth-Jane Ross was found dead in a suitcase in Athens. Police believe her phone was used after her death to conceal her disappearance.
The First Lady of the United States facilitated the reunification of the fifth group of Ukrainian and Russian children with their families. She called for putting children's interests above international disputes.
NABU exposed a criminal group led by the former State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which appropriated funds from foreign donors. The money, laundered through conversion centers, was directed by the scheme's participants for their own enrichment.
The SBU detained two FSB agents who were preparing a series of terrorist attacks in the Kharkiv region. They planned to poison Ukrainian soldiers at a pseudo-charity party and were manufacturing a bomb.
Micheál Martin is in Kyiv today for talks with the President of Ukraine and the new Prime Minister. They discuss the war, EU support, and Ukraine's accession to the bloc.
Three men in Dnipro attacked a volunteer, beat him and stole $11,000 collected for a vehicle for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The suspects have been notified of suspicion of robbery and extortion.
Antoine Lecouana covered 2200 km in 26 days, dedicating the journey to the Ukrainian people. He delivered letters of support from the mayors of Cannes and Grasse to the mayor of Lviv.
In Zaporizhzhia, 8 people, most of them with limited mobility, were found in a 40 sq. m apartment in unsanitary conditions. After the ombudsman's intervention, they were evacuated, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
The "Created by Women" Award is an annual initiative of the Franco-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Its goal is to support and develop women's entrepreneurship in Ukraine, promote gender equality, and foster sustainable economic growth.