Starting September 1, the state of Texas will restrict real estate ownership and leasing by foreigners from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Bill SB 17 was signed by Governor Greg Abbott.
German automaker BMW Group has sold 3 million electrified vehicles worldwide. The share of electrified vehicles in the company's total sales exceeds 40%.
The European Union is developing the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. Various options for restrictions are being considered.
The "ATESH" movement blew up a relay cabinet on the railway track in Kostroma. This disrupted the logistics of the occupiers, which was used for transferring fuel and equipment.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 2602/USD, which strengthened the hryvnia by 6 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.13/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.29/PLN.
Ukraine and Switzerland are starting the implementation of 12 infrastructure, social, and humanitarian projects. Funding totaling over 93 million Swiss francs is provided within the framework of an intergovernmental agreement.
The Prosecutor General's Office announced a new suspicion against Yevgeny Giner, president of FC CSKA. His company supplied electricity to the occupation administration and Russian security forces in Crimea for over 206 million rubles.
India will increase imports of Russian oil in September by 10-20% due to price reductions by producers. This is happening against the backdrop of reduced Russian refining capacities after drone attacks.
Ukraine is systematically preparing for the heating season by carrying out restoration and repair works, as well as accumulating fuel. Special attention is paid to strengthening the physical and air defense of key energy facilities.
In Vinnytsia region, the enemy attacked a critical infrastructure facility, leaving 17 settlements without power. There is damage to residential buildings, no information about casualties.
The European car market showed its largest growth in 15 months, increasing sales by 5. 9% in July. The growth is driven by demand for hybrid and electric vehicles, while Tesla is losing market share.
Over the past day, the enemy attacked Dnipropetrovsk region, causing fires and destruction at several enterprises. Nikopol, Mezheva, and Petropavlivka districts were affected, with damage recorded to agricultural enterprises, buildings, and vehicles.
As a result of the Russian military strike, 29 settlements in Vinnytsia Oblast were left without electricity. Residential buildings were damaged, there are no casualties.
On the night of August 28, Russian troops attacked civilian rolling stock. One Intercity+ train was damaged, employees are safe.
Ukrzaliznytsia announced delays for a number of trains due to power outages in the infrastructure of Vinnytsia region after a massive Russian attack. Some routes will be diverted, and some will run with backup diesel locomotives.
Denmark will provide an additional 500 million Danish kroner to the Ukraine Fund to attract investments. The funds will be used to guarantee investments by Danish companies in reconstruction projects.
Konotop Mayor Artem Semenikhin announced an information blackout and urged city residents to take care of water supplies and charged devices. Earlier, he reported possible water supply interruptions after the fire.
Vice Prime Minister Taras Kachka visited Hungary to discuss Ukraine's path to the EU, the protection of national minority rights, and the security situation. He also visited Ukrainian schools in Budapest.
The NEURC has increased electricity distribution tariffs for non-household consumers starting September 1, 2025. This decision is aimed at repaying debts to "Ukrenergo" and preparing for the heating season.
A resident of Zaporizhzhia received 15 years in prison for high treason. He provided the FSB with data on the Dnipro HPP to prepare new attacks.
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.
In the Chernihiv region, dozens of settlements were left without electricity due to a Russian drone attack. Specialists are working on restoring power, and critical facilities are powered by alternative sources.
Overnight, energy and gas transmission system facilities in six regions of Ukraine were attacked by Russia. A substation in Sumy and gas transmission infrastructure in Poltava region were damaged, among others.
Part of Sumy is still without electricity after the night attack by the Russian Federation, energy workers are working on restoration. Water will be supplied according to the schedule, hospitals have electricity, public transport operates with limitations.
This night, the enemy massively attacked Poltava region. An energy sector enterprise was affected, but power supply has already been restored.
As a result of the Russian attack on August 27, power was partially lost in Sumy. City electric transport has suspended operations, with only buses running on routes.
Russia attacked the outskirts of the Sumy community with drones on the night of August 27. Infrastructure facilities were damaged, there were no casualties.
Representatives of Ukraine and Benelux countries in Odesa condemned Russia's aggression and reaffirmed support for Ukraine's sovereignty. They emphasized the need to end the war and restore peace.
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.
Due to Russian shelling, mines in the Dobropillya community have been de-energized. 148 miners remain underground.
