From September 1, new rules come into force in Russia, providing for large fines for any advertising or free mentions on Instagram and Facebook. Citizens will pay up to 500 thousand rubles for posting content on these platforms.
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 night shelling of Lviv claimed one life, three were wounded. Residential buildings, a kindergarten, and cars were damaged.
The Verkhovna Rada failed to remove MP Mariana Bezuhla from one session. This session was the last in the current session, the next session will begin on September 2.
In Sevastopol, at Cape Chersonesos, there was an arrival at a GRU military unit near the "Pivdenny" airfield. The governor appointed by Russia, Razvozhayev, announced "firefighting exercises."
Rivne region experienced a prolonged air raid alarm, during which air defense forces were active. Debris from downed targets damaged civilian objects, but there were no casualties.
As a result of the attack on an industrial facility in Mukachevo, 15 people were injured, one of them in serious condition. The youngest victim is 22 years old, the oldest is 63.
Soldiers of the 5th Separate Assault Kyiv Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit an enemy tank, destroyed a quad bike, a cannon, and enemy infantry. The episodes took place in the Kramatorsk direction.
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.
The Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine confirmed the destruction of a Russian echelon with fuel in the Zaporizhzhia region. The enemy was left without fuel and railway connection between Urozhaine and Tokmak.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported on heavy defensive battles in Donetsk region. The hottest remain Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, Novopavlivka, and Lyman directions.
As a result of Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region, one person was killed and another injured. A transport enterprise and residential buildings were damaged.
Russian troops attacked Izmail with drones, damaging infrastructure and production facilities. One person was injured, fires have been extinguished.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed his visit to Washington with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. They emphasized that security guarantees are the key to a reliable and lasting peace.
The Ukrainian resistance movement "ATESH" conducted reconnaissance of an oil depot in Luhansk, which supplies Russian troops in several directions of the front. The obtained coordinates and materials have been transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for strike planning.
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.
Russian troops carried out a drone attack on Nizhyn in Chernihiv Oblast. A local resident born in 1980, who was 45 years old, was killed.
President Zelenskyy met with Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg, discussing the upcoming meeting of Ukrainian and European leaders with the US President. They also touched upon the situation on the battlefield and diplomatic opportunities.
A video has been published showing a Russian soldier with a white armband shooting a civilian in the Rodynske area. An investigation into a war crime has been launched following the death of the person.
Five enemy "Shaheds" simultaneously attacked a residential building in Kharkiv, killing a family with children. More people may be under the rubble, the rescue operation continues.
As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on August 18, three people were killed and 20 were injured. Among the victims is a 17-year-old boy; many of the wounded are in serious condition.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak reported on the use of US symbols by Russian occupiers. The video shows Russian equipment going on the assault with Russian and US flags.
Law enforcement officers exposed a criminal organization of 10 people that was engaged in selling cocaine in Kyiv and Odesa. Drug couriers worked around the clock, using fake passes, and sold up to 50 grams of cocaine per day.
During the night, Sumy and the Shostka community suffered a massive attack by Russian drones. Civilian infrastructure was damaged, fires broke out, and there are casualties.
The plane of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to the US. Landing is expected in 6.5 hours.
Forced evacuation of families with children has begun in five settlements in Donetsk Oblast. Approximately 1,879 children remain in these settlements.
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.
Russia rejoices at Putin's meeting with Trump in Alaska, which took place without concessions from the Russian Federation or new sanctions. Trump did not achieve a ceasefire, but called the summit productive.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak thanked Melania Trump for her role in saving deported Ukrainian children. She raised the issue of child abduction in a letter to Putin, which Donald Trump handed over in Alaska.
The Russian dictator handed the US president pseudo-historical materials justifying Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Center for Countering Disinformation stated.
