Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko has appointed Serhiy Naumenko as his new deputy. Naumenko will be responsible for protecting the state border, leading the National Guard, and developing aviation security.
The Verkhovna Rada appealed to the parliaments of the EU with a call to condemn the murder of MP Andriy Parubiy, considering it an act of political terror by the Russian Federation. Deputies demand an investigation and increased pressure on Russia.
Russian judge Konstantin Prostov was заочно notified of a new suspicion. He illegally sentenced two more captured defenders of Mariupol to 18 years in prison.
"Ukroboronprom" calls for a review of the decision by former head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk, to transfer the right to support repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd. This decision creates risks of sensitive information leakage and threatens the operation of Ukrainian defense enterprises, as the company may be linked to the Russian defense industry.
Veteran Yuriy Hrytsai, after being wounded, underwent rehabilitation under the "MHP Poruch" program. He returned to cooking, became a program specialist and host of the project "Old World Cuisine of Ukraine", recreating more than 50 dishes.
The SBU detained two Russian agents who were preparing terrorist attacks in Khmelnytskyi and Dnipropetrovsk regions. One of them tried to blow up a military vehicle, the other - a railway track for a Ukrainian Armed Forces echelon.
The SBU detained an FSB agent in Kyiv who was collecting data on administrative buildings of the Defense Forces and TCR. The enemy planned to use the information for terrorist attacks and air strikes on the capital.
The head of the enterprise has been notified of suspicion of fraud and use of forged documents. She planned to supply 250 tons of low-quality butter to military units.
The Russian Human Rights Commissioner and a representative of the Office of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights met with the mediation of Belarus. The parties discussed family reunification, visits to prisoners, and exchange of letters.
The released defenders of Ukraine were greeted along the roads with flags and sincere smiles. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets shared a video where Ukrainians meet the liberated heroes.
Ukraine conducted its 68th prisoner exchange on Independence Day. Military personnel and civilians returned, including journalists and the former mayor of Kherson.
Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange, bringing home servicemen of the Armed Forces, National Guard, State Border Guard Service, and civilians. Most of them had been in captivity since 2022, including journalist Dmytro Khyliuk.
On Independence Day, the President of Ukraine honored 126 border guards for their courage, 61 of them posthumously. The awards include the Orders "For Merit", Bohdan Khmelnytsky, "For Courage" and medals.
Ukraine successfully consolidates European partners and prevents capitulation at negotiations in Istanbul. The country has achieved significant successes in the development and testing of new models of missile weapons and drones.
Pilots of the "Chervona Kalyna" brigade of the National Guard and allied units eliminated an enemy "Grad" MLRS. The combat operation took place in the Pokrovsk direction.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on the clearing of six settlements in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian units eliminated hundreds of Russian soldiers, despite the enemy's numerical superiority.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine continue stabilization measures in the Dobropillia direction. The enemy is suffering significant losses; 206 occupiers have been eliminated in three days.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored outstanding figures in culture, sports, and and science with the state award "National Legend of Ukraine". Among those awarded are Serge Lifar, Anatoliy Kryvolap, Vasyl Zinkevych, Yaroslava Mahuchikh, and others.
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal visited the Kharkiv region, where he met with military personnel and presented awards. He discussed the situation at the front and familiarized himself with innovative approaches to conducting combat operations.
Daniel "Kuba" Kitone has been appointed as the new brigade commander of the 13th National Guard Brigade "Khartia", replacing Ihor Obolensky. He promises to uphold combat traditions and care for the personnel.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that Ukrainian defenders repelled over 40 attempts to break through in the Donetsk region. In total, there were about 100 combat engagements, and the enemy also tried to advance to the Antonivskyi Bridge.
From August 4 to 17, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard cleared six settlements in Donetsk region, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. Pokrovsk was also cleared and 7 occupiers were taken prisoner.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded Denys Prokopenko ("Redis") with the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, II degree. Ten National Guard servicemen also received the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, III degree.
From August 4 to 16, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard cleared 7 settlements in Donetsk Oblast, including Pokrovsk. The enemy suffered significant losses in manpower and equipment.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where the situation at the front was discussed. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are having success in the Dobropillia and Pokrovsk directions, destroying the occupiers.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported increased pressure on Russian occupiers in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions. The Staff meeting discussed strengthening defense and financing Ukraine's security sector.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Ukrainian military stopped the enemy's advance and cleared seven settlements. The enemy suffered significant losses in manpower and equipment.
The Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, Vadym Filashkin, reported on the stabilization of the situation in the Dobropillia direction. The front line is reliably held thanks to the Defense Forces.
The Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have launched joint tactical and special exercises in 17 regions and Kyiv. The training will last 24 days to strengthen the energy sector's readiness for emergencies.
The National Guard Brigade "Spartan" repelled a Russian breakthrough attempt, destroying an enemy platoon. Over the day, the guardsmen repelled 27 assault actions.
