National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
The Russian Federation is introducing military training, propaganda, and drone-piloting instruction in the temporarily occupied territories. Cadet classes are planned from 2026.
The National Security and Defense Council obliged the regions to strengthen infrastructure protection, increase backup power capacity by 20%, and create a two-week fuel reserve.
Warehouse facilities are burning in the Brovary and Boryspil districts following Russian attacks. Six people were injured in the capital, three of them in serious condition.
The Center for Countering Disinformation stated that the enemy launches jet-powered UAVs in small waves to exhaust air defenses and the population. Countermeasures are being prepared.
The occupation "authorities" of Donetsk region announced early voting for the Russian State Duma starting on August 30. The Center for Countering Disinformation called this preparation for falsifications.
Andrii Kovalenko stated that restricting Russian content would affect Ukrainian society in the coming years. Children's content is of particular importance.
The Verkhovna Rada committee denied that the mobilization of women is being prepared. Women's participation in the Defense Forces remains entirely voluntary.
YouTube blocked the Russian-language, Ukrainian-language, and English-language channels of the animated series. They were included in the National Security and Defense Council's sanctions decision.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council’s Center for Countering Disinformation called for enhanced security measures following the Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih. He added that the Russians are not using terror as a means of waging war for the first time.
The President signed a decree on including Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara in the NSDC.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs proposes introducing penalty points for drivers following a fatal road accident in Kyiv. Fifty new cameras have already begun operating on the roads.
Ukraine's new sanctions target Russian and Chinese companies, officials, collaborators, and the "Rusal" group. Restrictions have also been imposed on the creators of "Masha and the Bear".
The President enacted the NSDC decision on sanctions against Yuriy Ivanyushchenko. The restrictions include asset freezes and a ban on transactions.
The Center for Countering Disinformation and the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine debunked reports about the escape of convicts, prisoners, or prisoners of war from a facility in the Kharkiv region. There were no escapes.
Andrii Kovalenko stated that the war of attrition is exhausting Russia's capabilities. He also warned of the consequences of strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.
After a UAV attack, a unit at an oil refinery caught fire in Ufa. Russian authorities said it was undergoing repairs and would allegedly be restored in a few days.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Serhii Naumenko First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. NSDC Secretary Ihor Klymenko noted that Naumenko is a professional officer with combat experience.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council stated that information about the mandatory presentation of «Rezerv+» by 18-year-old Ukrainian women seeking temporary protection in the EU is manipulative. The rule applies only to applicants with a current military obligation after July 31, 2026.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said that Moscow does not plan to stop hostilities along the front line and plans to intensify strikes on facilities that ensure the functioning of Ukraine's war machine. The Center for Countering Disinformation emphasizes that the Kremlin is using militaristic rhetoric and is ready to send people to their deaths.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree imposing sanctions on individuals and companies involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain. The package includes 13 vessels, 11 Russian citizens, and 28 legal entities.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting of the Staff, where defense financing for the autumn-winter period and needs for the latest weapons were discussed. Intelligence provided updated information on Russia’s plans; asymmetric countermeasures are being prepared.
YouTube blocked 12 channels in Ukraine that spread Kremlin narratives and supported the Russian army. Among the blocked channels were resources belonging to Russian actors, journalists, and propagandists.
Russia has begun developing "sovereign" artificial intelligence that is supposed to comply with "traditional spiritual and moral values. " The criteria for checking the model are planned to be developed by the FSB jointly with Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development.
The Central Election Commission appealed to the National Security and Defense Council regarding the coordination of response measures and the imposition of sanctions against those involved in the organization of “elections” to the russian State Duma in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
The Central Election Commission adopted a resolution declaring the organization of the "elections" to the State Duma of the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine illegitimate.
The NSDC’s CPD assures that there will be no food shortages in Ukraine, despite Russia’s attempts to fuel panic. Logistics will be reorganized, and empty shelves are a temporary phenomenon.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Ihor Klymenko met with the Ambassador of Japan, discussing the country’s possible participation in the Drone Deal initiative. The parties also touched on Ukraine’s energy security and reconstruction.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Ihor Klymenko held a meeting with the leadership of parliament and the Ministry of Defense on cooperation in the security sector. The funding of the military and the development of the defense industry were identified as priorities.
Russia is planning illegal State Duma elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine, ensuring turnout of over 65–70% and support for United Russia of at least 70%. This is being done to legitimize the occupation, said Andrii Kovalenko, head of the National Security and Defense Council’s Center for Countering Disinformation.
President Zelenskyy heard a report from National Security and Defense Council Secretary Klymenko and planned to strengthen the agency’s capabilities. Organizational and personnel decisions have been approved for a more prompt response to challenges.