War in Ukraine
Fire Point plans to complete preparations for the FP-7’s combat use by the end of September. The FP-9 missile, with a range of 800–850 km, is expected to be launched by the end of the year.
Law No. 13704-d guarantees payments, treatment, rehabilitation, and the freedom to choose a prosthetist. The government must develop procedures and an amputation prevention program.
Members of parliament and activists criticized the idea of holding elections during the war. They said that the campaign could divide society and weaken Ukraine.
Ukraine has returned 103 soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Border Guard Service and the National Guard from Russian captivity. Among them are defenders of Mariupol and various directions.
Parliament supported a bill on easements on private agricultural land for fortifications. The fee will amount to 12% of the assessed value and will be paid after the war.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the striking of the production workshop for assembling engines for Soyuz-type launch vehicles and the aircraft maintenance workshop of JSC "Aviakor – Aviation Plant".
The Verkhovna Rada supported Draft Law No. 15450 on first reading. The Code is to enter into force on December 1, 2027, and pave the way for €1.5 billion in aid.
A Russian FPV drone struck a civilian minibus in Kherson: four people were killed and five more were injured. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on the aggressor.
Parliament approved in the first reading a bill banning the improper use of shelters and terminating their leases during martial law. The document provides for monthly inspections, cameras, and liability for blocking access.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the exchange of 103 prisoners of war with Ukraine. The Ukrainian side has not yet commented on the event.
Russian occupation forces attacked a minibus in Kherson’s Korabelnyi district at around 8:50 a. m. Four people were killed, and four more women were injured.
On August 18, there were 239 engagements at the front; the Russians carried out 87 airstrikes and used more than 11,000 drones. Russia's losses amounted to 1,190 military personnel.
Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated around 1,190 Russian military personnel, 50 artillery systems, 2 tanks, and 1,738 drones. Russia's total losses exceeded 1.47 million personnel.
Russia launched two ballistic missiles and 65 drones at Ukraine overnight. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 58 targets, but hits were recorded at 10 locations.
The Cabinet's program of activities provides for improving military registration and the remuneration system. It is also planned to raise €60 billion to purchase weapons.
A former resident of Dnipropetrovsk region who fought for the “DPR” and acquired Russian citizenship has been notified in absentia of suspicion of high treason. According to the investigation, he commanded the “Akhmat” attack UAV company and issued orders to shell civilian infrastructure in Sumy and the region.
The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted a program of activities to the Verkhovna Rada, which envisages opening all negotiation clusters with the EU during 2026–2027 and being ready to close them in 2027.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow and Pyongyang are jointly working to establish a new just world order. He also noted the participation of Korean troops in expelling Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region.
More than 70 systems using artificial intelligence and computer vision are already helping the Defense Forces strike targets. More than 200 Ukrainian companies produce AI-powered drones.
The British Prime Minister stated his 100% support for Ukraine in the war against Russia. He emphasized that London would stand by Ukraine in its hour of need.
The Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart sentenced a Ukrainian to 1 year and 3 months in prison for planning arson attacks commissioned by Russian intelligence. Two other defendants were acquitted.
In Dnipro, the only guardian of a 17-year-old orphaned girl was mobilized and sent to a training ground. Ombudsman Lubinets is выясing the circumstances, as the girl was left without a legal representative.
Russian forces struck the center of Pechenihy in the Kharkiv region with two missiles. As a result of the attack, 10 people were killed and at least 18 were injured.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine confirmed the destruction of an ammunition depot in Karlivka and five enemy UAV control posts. A Russian forces command post in the area of Terny was also struck.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto dismissed speculation about Russia's involvement in the explosion at the KNDS Ammo Italy plant in Colleferro. The incident occurred on August 13; there were no casualties.
Uman is preparing to receive pilgrims for Rosh Hashanah, which will take place on September 11–13. The authorities have synchronized security, medical, and transportation tasks, taking martial law into account.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's attack on a busy intersection in Pechenihy, Kharkiv region, which killed 10 people. He promised an inevitable response to the strike.
Due to hostilities, some residents in six regions were left without electricity. No outages are forecast today, consumption has increased due to cloudy weather.
In the first half of the year, Ukrainians purchased around 1,500 residential properties in Spain, ranking 10th and 11th among foreign buyers. The average housing price reached a record €2,487 per square meter.
The occupiers launched a missile strike on Pechenihy in the Kharkiv region. Ten people were killed and another eight were injured; houses and cars were damaged.