In Kyiv, a 60-year-old native of Cherkasy Oblast was detained for attacking women throughout the summer. The man has been charged with rape and armed assault and has been taken into custody without bail.
The forum "Strong Communities – Sustainable Development" was held in Cherkasy region, organized by MHP and the MHP-Hromadi Foundation. The event united authorities, businesses, and communities to launch initiatives, including business support and programs for veterans.
President Zelenskyy commented on Russia's night attack, which affected 14 regions of Ukraine. One person died in Zaporizhzhia, dozens were injured, including children.
Since the beginning of 2025, over 4. 2 million square meters of housing have been commissioned in Ukraine, which is 6.4% less than last year. Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, and Lviv Oblast are leading, while Odesa Oblast has shown more than a twofold increase in volumes.
A week before the start of the school year, Ukrainian schools did not receive about a quarter of the planned textbooks. As of August 25, 73.76% of the total number of textbooks had been delivered to educational institutions.
On August 26, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with short-term rains and thunderstorms in some regions. The air temperature will range from 15° to 26° Celsius.
On August 26, uncomfortable weather with a cold snap and gusty winds is expected in Ukraine. In Kyiv, the daytime temperature will be +16 degrees, and in the Carpathians at night up to +4 degrees.
In Smila, a conscript jumped out of a car on the way from the TCR to a training center and sustained injuries. Two days later, he died in a medical facility.
After Independence Day, fresh air and comfortable daytime temperatures are expected in Ukraine. Meteorologist Natalia Didenko predicts warming next week.
The former director of the Cherkasy polyclinic has been notified of suspicion of embezzling over UAH 2. 5 million in budget funds. He concluded a contract for the purchase of medical equipment at inflated prices.
Due to worsening weather, 192 settlements in seven regions of Ukraine were left without electricity. Oblenergo brigades are working on restoration.
83% of Ukrainians want to link their lives with Ukraine, although this figure has decreased. 73% of respondents believe in victory over Russia.
Over eight months of 2025, natural disaster destroyed over 660 hectares of forests in Chernihiv region, damaging over 32 thousand cubic meters of timber. Foresters have begun eliminating the consequences to prevent the spread of pests.
In Cherkasy region, the head of the forestry department of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" was detained for extorting bribes. The official received money from subordinate foresters for harvested timber.
Law enforcement officers neutralized a drug gang that produced and distributed mephedrone and amphetamine throughout Ukraine. They prevented over 8 million doses of drugs worth almost UAH 2 billion from entering the black market.
Vyacheslav Savytskyi, director of KP "Pleso", has been notified of suspicion of embezzling UAH 1. 7 million in budget funds. The investigation established the embezzlement of funds allocated for environmental protection measures and official forgery.
A regional forum was held in Cherkasy region on August 15. They discussed community development and economic strengthening, regional recovery after the war, as well as how joint efforts of government, business, and communities can create new opportunities.
MHP has started the sowing campaign for the 2026 harvest in Lviv, Vinnytsia, and Cherkasy regions. The company increased the area under winter rapeseed to 42 thousand hectares and under winter wheat to 55 thousand hectares.
In Kyiv Oblast, a female deputy and five accomplices seized land plots totaling 92 hectares. The criminal group caused 12 million UAH in damages to the territorial community.
In Cherkasy region, prosecutors announced suspicions to 20 individuals, including heads of communal enterprises and officials. The damages are estimated at over 260 million hryvnias.
Four deputies in Kharkiv, Lviv, and Cherkasy regions have been notified of suspicion of declaring inaccurate information totaling almost UAH 29 million. Among them is Cherkasy City Council deputy Araik Mkrtchyan, who failed to declare over UAH 9.7 million in savings.
On August 11, residents of Chyhyryn contacted the Cherkasy District Police Department regarding damage to banners with portraits of fallen heroes. Law enforcement officers quickly identified the suspect – an 18-year-old local resident.
Ukraine is represented abroad by 76 ambassadors, 17 of whom were appointed in July 2025. The average annual salary of a diplomat in 2024 was UAH 2.95 million, 65% of which were compensatory payments.
In Ukraine, there are 559 foster families providing temporary care for 1065 children, which exceeds the initial plan. The need for such families remains high, with approximately 7,000 children annually requiring alternative care.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine reported that 24% of water samples at bathing sites do not meet microbiological standards. Of 104 samples taken, 25 were found to be contaminated.
The SBU and National Police exposed 7 organizers of mobilization evasion schemes in Zakarpattia, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv regions. Among the violations uncovered are document forgery, illegal border crossing, and dissemination of information about TCC checkpoints.
Due to worsening weather conditions, 192 settlements in 8 regions of Ukraine were de-energized. Oblenergo brigades are involved in restoring power supply.
A 65-year-old man was forcibly detained and beaten by TCC employees in Kaniv. The court refused to open criminal proceedings due to missed deadlines for filing the application.
An air raid alert was declared for the second time overnight in Kyiv and a number of Ukrainian regions due to the threat of ballistic missiles. Russia launched missiles heading towards Kyiv.
Heavy rains and squally winds have swept across a number of regions of Ukraine, leaving hundreds of settlements without power. The SES is working to eliminate the consequences of the natural disaster, calling on citizens to be careful.
