A 27-year-old drunken man threatened to detonate grenades, issuing an ultimatum to the police. A measure of restraint in the form of nightly house arrest was imposed on the suspect.
On the night of September 18, Russia attacked Ukraine with 52 drones and 3 missiles. Ukrainian defense forces shot down 46 UAVs, 5 were lost to electronic warfare, and 1 returned to Russia. The missiles did not reach their targets.
Ukrainian defenders successfully destroyed an enemy Shahed drone over Cherkasy region. The incident occurred at night and did not have any consequences for the region.
Russian occupants launched 11 Shahed attack UAVs in Ukraine. All the drones were shot down by air defense forces in different regions of the country, including Mykolaiv, Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Hot weather is expected in Ukraine on August 18, with temperatures reaching 35-36° in the south. In some places, there may be short-term rains and thunderstorms, especially in the western and central regions.
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 14 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia at night. Air defense was active in six regions, and an Iskander-K cruise missile was intercepted.
In Cherkasy region, the SBU exposed the rector of a UOC-MP church who justified Russia's war against Ukraine. The clergyman distributed videos calling for not resisting aggression and discrediting the country's leadership.
The head of the Donetsk RMA spoke about the restoration of fortifications destroyed by the enemy and the construction of new ones. Since the beginning of the war, more than 600 platoon strongholds have been built in Donetsk Oblast, and about UAH 2.6 billion has been spent.
In Ukraine, on August 16-18, heat is forecast to reach +37° in the southern and central regions. In the west and north, short-term rains with thunderstorms are possible, while in other regions it will be mostly without precipitation.
During the night, Ukrainian defense forces shot down all 29 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia. There was also a hostile attack of 3 guided air-to-surface missiles X-59 launched from the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.
Participants of the RUN 4 VICTORY race told about their preparations for the race.
The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 17 of the 23 Shahed drones launched by Russia at night. The attack also included two X-59/69 missiles, and targeted several regions of Ukraine.
A large-scale charity race will be held in Cherkasy.
On the night of August 13, 2024, Russia attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 38 drones. Ukrainian air defense forces successfully destroyed 30 drones in different regions of the country.
In Sumy, the sounds of explosions were recorded during an air raid that has been going on for ten hours. Earlier, the Air Force reported an enemy drone on the border of Cherkasy and Poltava regions.
A man and a woman were poisoned in Sumy region by fake sprinklers collected in their own yard. Doctors at the Hlukhiv hospital provided assistance, and the victims' condition is improving.
Law enforcers exposed a large-scale scheme of embezzlement of budget funds for defense needs. 28 people are suspected of involvement in the crimes, the total amount of losses is over UAH 1.5 billion.
On August 8, Kyiv is expected to have comfortable weather without precipitation, up to +26°. Across Ukraine, the temperature will range from +25° to +32°, with partly cloudy skies and light rains possible in most regions.
An air alert lasted for more than 8 hours in Cherkasy region. During this time, Ukrainian defenders destroyed two enemy drones. The survey of the area is ongoing, and no calls for help have been received from the population.
At night, Russian troops launched 30 Shahed attack drones from Russian territory. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down all drones over 7 regions of Ukraine.
On August 7, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, except for the western and eastern regions. The temperature will be 13-22° at night and 22-31° during the day. In the Kyiv region, there will be some rain, at night 13-18°, during the day 22-27°.
In the western regions of Ukraine, short-term rains are expected, sometimes significant. The rest of the country will be mostly without precipitation. Temperatures will be 11-20° at night, 18-30° during the day, warmest in the south.
In Kiev and the Kiev region, explosions are heard, air defense is probably working. An Air Alert has been issued, and there is a threat of the use of ballistic weapons in the areas where the alarm has been issued.
An outbreak of acute intestinal infection occurred in Cherkasy after eating sushi at a restaurant. 8 people, including 3 children, were hospitalized with a diagnosis of bacterial intestinal infection. An epidemiological investigation is underway.
In the first half of 2024, 87,655 newborns and 72,766 marriages were registered in Ukraine. Most births and marriages took place in Kyiv, followed by Lviv, Dnipro and Odesa regions.
In the first half of 2024, 87,655 babies were born in Ukraine. Most births were recorded in Kyiv, Lviv, and Dnipro regions, and 72,766 couples got married.
Early grain and pulses harvesting has been completed in 5 regions of Ukraine. A total of 25.3 million tons of grains and 3.2 million tons of oilseeds were harvested, and an area of over 7.3 million hectares was threshed.
Police detained the organizer of the 'green corridor' to Moldova. The offender offered to provide an escorted escape abroad for $9000-9300, using radio stations and drones.
On the H-16 highway in Cherkasy region, the driver of a DAF truck, probably falling asleep, crashed into a road fence. No one was injured in the accident, and the driver may be prosecuted for traffic violations.
Explosions are heard in Dnipro, and an air alert is issued. The Air Force warns of the threat of ballistic missile attacks in 10 regions of Ukraine, including Dnipro.