Ihor Klymenko
On August 18, Russian troops shelled Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. As a result of the attacks, 10 civilians, including 2 children, were killed and 46 were injured.
The Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have launched joint tactical and special exercises in 17 regions and Kyiv. The training will last 24 days to strengthen the energy sector's readiness for emergencies.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has launched an online service for obtaining an extract from the Unified Register of Persons Missing Under Special Circumstances. This allows obtaining the document in a few days instead of weeks, and is available 24/7.
Ukrainian drivers who have lost their documents due to the war can restore their driver's license and vehicle registration certificate free of charge. This requires a document from the investigator confirming the status of the injured person.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is introducing a new procurement system in the National Guard: a single commission will make decisions, and almost 200 rear positions will be cut. This is intended to ensure transparency and efficiency of logistics for frontline needs.
During peaceful protests near the Ivan Franko Theater, related to the NABU and SAP bill, provocations were recorded. Unknown individuals burned flags, but the organizers of the protest distanced themselves from these actions.
President of Ukraine commented on the scandal involving the procurement of EW systems and FPV drones, exposed by anti-corruption bodies. He thanked NABU and SAP for their work and expects fair verdicts, and also instructed Minister of Internal Affairs Klymenko to conduct an official investigation in the National Guard.
NABU and SAP exposed a corruption scheme involving inflated prices for UAV and EW procurement. Among the suspects are a People's Deputy, heads of administrations, and National Guard servicemen; four have been detained.
President Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a draft law to protect and rehabilitate Ukrainian soldiers after captivity. The assistance will cover illnesses acquired in captivity and will be equated to assistance for illnesses sustained during service.
The investigation into the attack on journalist Yuriy Makarov has been completed: according to the police, he inflicted the wounds on himself.
President Zelenskyy reported that the night attack by the Russian Federation was calculated to overload air defense, and Kyiv became the main target. As a result of the strike, a child died, 80 people received assistance, 64 were injured, including 9 children.
In Kyiv, two SES helicopters are involved in extinguishing large areas of fires in districts affected by Russian shelling. This happened after a double attack on the night of July 31.
In Kyiv, half of the apartments in the building were destroyed as a result of the impact. Rescuers are communicating with a man under the rubble, giving him water.
Kyiv suffered a double attack: first by kamikaze drones, including jet "Shaheds", and then by missiles. Among the injured are nine children, which is the largest number for a night since the beginning of the war.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, one person was killed and 48 were injured. The entrance of a residential building was destroyed, and rescue operations are underway.
A farewell ceremony was held in Kyiv for Maksym Kazban, commander of the National Police of Ukraine's Joint Assault Brigade "Lyut", who died in a road accident in Donetsk Oblast. He was buried on the Alley of Warriors at Baikove Cemetery.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported that no offenses were recorded during peaceful protests regarding the NABU and SAPO bill. Russians expected to use these actions for provocations, but their hopes did not materialize.
Representatives of law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies will hold a meeting at the Prosecutor General's Office next week. This decision was made after a meeting with the President, where ways to strengthen the work of institutions and eliminate duplication of functions were discussed.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko announced the readiness of law enforcement officers to maintain order during possible protests related to bill 12414. The HUR (Defence Intelligence of Ukraine) warned about Russia's attempts to use these protests to undermine Ukraine's stability.
Rescuers extinguished fires in Kyiv and Kharkiv that arose as a result of Russian attacks. Two people died, 15 were injured, and more than 50 people were evacuated.
In the updated government led by Yulia Svyrydenko, most ministers retained their positions, some swapped chairs. Denys Shmyhal headed the Ministry of Defense, Herman Halushchenko — the Ministry of Justice, and Svitlana Hrynchuk — the Ministry of Energy.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the updated composition of the Cabinet of Ministers, proposed by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. New ministers have been appointed, including Oleksiy Kuleba, Taras Kachka, and others.
A submission for the appointment of a new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has been made to the Verkhovna Rada. 13 ministers have been proposed, including Mykhailo Fedorov, Oleksiy Kuleba, and Taras Kachka.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine today, July 17, begins the formation of a new Cabinet of Ministers after the dismissal of Denys Shmyhal. President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko for the position of Prime Minister, and also presented candidates for other ministerial portfolios.
At the meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction, President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko for the position of Prime Minister. Candidates for key ministerial portfolios, including Fedorov, Kuleba, and Kachka, were presented.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the resignation of Denys Shmyhal from the post of Prime Minister of Ukraine. President Zelenskyy offered the position of Prime Minister to Yulia Svyrydenko.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has resigned and is being considered for the post of Minister of Defense. Yulia Svyrydenko is to head the government, and Mykhailo Fedorov will become the first vice-prime minister.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko refused to replace Rustem Umerov as Minister of Defense. MP Oleksiy Honcharenko reported that after Klymenko's refusal, Denys Shmyhal's candidacy is being considered.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko discussed the security situation in frontline and border regions. Klymenko's report concerned the actions of the National Guard and the protection of logistics in the Donetsk direction.
The candidacy of the Prime Minister of Ukraine has already been approved, a series of resignations in ministries is expected. The dismissal of ministers is scheduled for July 16, and the appointment of new ones - for the next day.