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Ukraine's U-19 youth national team will play against Sweden, Germany and Scotland in Albir. Oleh Luzhnyi has called up 26 footballers.
A fire at the ZVS Holding plant in Snina halted production. The employees were evacuated, there were no casualties, and the causes of the fire are being investigated.
The Czech parliamentary committee supported the army’s foreign missions plan for two years. The limit on Ukrainian military personnel participating in training exercises in the Czech Republic will be reduced to 100.
Applications will be accepted until November 2, 2026, and the winner will be determined in February 2027. The selection's music producer is Dmytro Shurov.
Ukraine's national team defeated Bulgaria 3–1 in the third match of EuroVolley 2026. Raúl Lozano's team secured a place in the playoffs.
An EMCO warehouse exploded and caught fire near Tsareva Livada; no one was injured. The company's facilities had previously been linked to Russian sabotage.
An intelligence leak links Western special forces veterans to training Russians in Bulgaria and Serbia. Alfa-Metal denies the allegations.
Moldovan special services are recording the recruitment of citizens through social media for sabotage, primarily targeting Ukraine. Several plans have been foiled.
In Ukraine, Entrepreneur’s Day is celebrated, while around the world, the holidays of Bulgaria and Pakistan and the book-reading initiative are observed. Believers commemorate the miracle of Michael at Chonae.
In Deultum, a man's skeleton was found in a dolium with weapons. He may have hidden during an attack when the city was engulfed in flames.
Europe is recording an increase in Russia-linked acts of sabotage, espionage, and cyberattacks. However, there is no evidence of preparations for a direct attack on NATO.
Due to the drought, bears have lost their natural food source and are increasingly entering cities. In New Mexico, 187 animals have been killed this year.
Flash floods have claimed the lives of at least 359 people, while more than 1,400 are missing. They include citizens of more than 30 countries.
Two drones washed ashore near Varna, bringing the number found on Bulgaria’s coast to four in 24 hours. The type and purpose of the aircraft are being established.
Ukrainians have the most favorable views of Macron, Merz, and Erdoğan. They have the most negative views of Putin, Lukashenko, and Trump. Ukrainians’ attitudes toward Russians and Belarusians have worsened since 2022.
This summer, heat claimed at least 35,000 lives in Europe. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Germany, France and Spain.
Journalist Michael Weiss suggested that John Ratcliffe may have come to Moscow to warn Russia against escalating against Europe and NATO. He linked this to GRU and drone activity.
According to media reports, Russia is recruiting local gangs to carry out sabotage at defense companies in Europe, thereby avoiding direct responsibility. NATO is stepping up its response to hybrid attacks.
The President enacted the NSDC decision on sanctions against Yuriy Ivanyushchenko. The restrictions include asset freezes and a ban on transactions.
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.
Specialized teams from the Bulgarian Navy found a reconnaissance drone and its fragments on beaches near Primorsko and Lozenets. The fragments were transported to naval bases for examination.
The European Broadcasting Union has updated the Eurovision rules, according to which the winning country automatically loses the right to host the contest in the event of an armed conflict or geopolitical tensions. An alternative host will be determined after a security assessment.
The Ambassador of Ukraine stated that the Defense Forces did not direct drones toward Bulgaria. Ukraine is open to cooperation in the investigation of the incident that occurred on August 8.
Explosions occurred at the EMKO factory in the village of Belitsa after a truck caught fire. There are no casualties; the evacuation of personnel is ongoing, and the BG-ALERT system has been activated.
Kyiv bought 70 M39 ATACMS missiles, 12 M270 MLRS launchers and thousands of cluster munitions from Ankara. The transfer of the weapons will begin after the 15-day review of the deal by the U.S. Congress.
Bulgaria’s Defense Ministry said that the fragments of a drone near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline likely belonged to a Ukrainian decoy drone called "Maya. " The ministry does not consider the incident intentional.
Turkey is restricting commercial vessel traffic to the Black Sea due to an increase in drone attacks. The restrictions apply to vessels heading to ports in Russia and Ukraine.
A drone of an undetermined type exploded in Bulgaria near the border with Romania. There were no casualties or damage, and an investigation is underway.
On August 6, Kyiv's Dynamo will face Azerbaijan's Qarabağ in the third qualifying round of the Conference League. Bookmakers consider the Ukrainian team the favorite, with odds of 2.16.
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy forecasts a grain storage deficit of up to 11 million tonnes by the end of autumn. Romania will help increase the capacity of the Port of Constanța and border crossing points.