Martial law
In occupied Donetsk, recruiters seek out intoxicated men and pressure them into signing contracts. ATESH expects the mobilization of up to 600,000 people in September.
Patriot stocks in Europe have decreased because of the war with Iran. Officials fear limited NATO protection against Russian missiles.
In the 2026/2027 academic year, 11,941 schools are planned to operate in Ukraine, 8,424 of them in person. In Kyiv, no general shortage of places has been confirmed, but individual schools may be overcrowded.
The head of a district Red Cross organization and a volunteer were detained for fictitiously employing a man. They face up to 9 years in prison.
Three former military personnel were notified of suspicion over illegal payments to subordinates for combat missions. The damage amounts to UAH 4.38 million.
Intelligence reports that the Russian Federation is preparing for a new mobilization and strengthening coercive measures. The decision may be made after the elections on September 18–20.
The General Staff confirmed that two command posts of the occupiers near Donetsk were hit. Enemy facilities in Crimea, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions were also damaged.
The SBU detained four FSB agents in Kramatorsk who were passing on the coordinates of the Defense Forces and the aftermath of shelling. They face life imprisonment.
Russia attacked Ukraine with drones and ballistic missiles, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings. Fires at enterprises in Chubynske are being extinguished.
Pharmaceutical companies have been allowed to use additional warehouse facilities during martial law. This is intended to disperse medicine stocks.
Bill No. 15530 could make a court decision establishing that a child lives with a person liable for military service sufficient grounds for a deferment. The document was registered on August 20 and referred to the relevant committee.
The President presented the "Golden Star" to Andrii Biletskyi and Eduard Kolodii. During the operation, 745 km² and 26 villages were liberated.
Zelenskyy and Drapatyi met with soldiers of the 80th Brigade in the Oleksandrivka direction. The President discussed the unit’s needs and presented awards.
In Belarus, on Lukashenko’s instructions, the army’s combat readiness is being checked. One of the brigades will leave its garrison and carry out number of tasks.
Two residents of Mykolaiv were detained in Kyiv, including former MP Vadym Pidberezniak. For $10,000, they promised to arrange disability status and a deferment for a man.
The SBU detained a serviceman recruited by the Russian Federation to collect the coordinates of Ukrainian troops in Odesa region. He was notified of suspicion of high treason.
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.
Near the village of Yakimivka, a railway track and a loading platform for military equipment are being designed. The exact location of the training ground is unknown.
Draft Law No. 15553 proposes not considering incomplete studies without a diploma as obtaining education for a second time. This could simplify the processing of deferments.
Draft Law No. 15529 proposes granting Belarusians who condemn Russia's aggression three-year residence permits with the right to work and do business, as well as simplifying the process of obtaining citizenship for them.
The SBU officer is suspected of organizing fictitious employment to obtain a mobilization exemption. The total amount of bribes reached nearly UAH 1 million.
Novokostiantynivka remains under the control of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, and fighting continues. The Armed Forces of Ukraine called Russia’s statement propaganda aimed at a domestic audience.
The military showed the stele, which is dangerous for civilians to travel to due to shelling and drone attacks. The Russians systematically strike civilians.
On Independence Day, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would not agree to relinquish Donbas.
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 said that Russia miscalculated its resources and equipment, but not the readiness of Ukrainians to defend their country and fight for peace.
Robert Brovdi reported that 66 targets in the Russian rear were hit during the night of August 24. They included a MiG-29, four radar stations, energy facilities, and vessels.
Kseniia Bazylenko predicts transformation, political decisions and possible negotiations for Ukraine. She also expects economic and social challenges.
On August 24, 2026, Ukraine will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its independence. The country has journeyed from a post-Soviet state to a symbol of the struggle for freedom.
Andy Burnham will meet with Zelenskyy and allies to strengthen support for Ukraine and its air defense. London will disclose data for the production of SCALP missiles.