People's Deputy Serhiy Kuzminykh prepared a bill on amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Medicinal Products", which is allegedly intended to regulate drug prices. However, the initiative may lobby the interests of the pharmaceutical giant "Darnytsia", despite the ban on marketing agreements, which has already led to an increase in drug prices.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the Kremlin "never aimed to occupy the territories of Ukraine," but is trying to "protect Russians. "
Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that Ukraine's energy system is operating stably. She noted that the system remains fragile and vulnerable due to constant enemy shelling, especially in frontline regions.
A sixth body has been found in Kharkiv after the morning strike. Among the victims are two children, aged 1.5 and 16. August 18 has been declared a Day of Mourning in the Kharkiv region.
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, firing four Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 140 drones. Air defense forces neutralized 88 drones, but missile and drone hits were recorded in 25 locations across six regions.
Most of Ukraine will be cloudy with clearings on August 18. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in the central, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Mykolaiv regions.
In 1010 days of full-scale invasion, Russia has occupied only 0. 97% of Ukrainian territory. The area of temporarily occupied territories has increased by 5842 sq. km since November 2022.
On the night of August 17, the enemy attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 60 attack UAVs. A missile and 20 drones hit 12 locations in frontline areas, 40 UAVs were shot down.
ISW analysts believe that the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donetsk Oblast without a complete ceasefire is risky. This could lead to significant losses and complicate the defense of other territories.
Donald Trump proposed holding a trilateral Ukraine-US-Russia summit on August 22. Putin is making demands for territorial concessions from Ukraine and recognition of Russia's sovereignty over captured Ukrainian territories.
In Kharkiv on August 16, a Nissan driver drove onto the sidewalk, hitting a 20-year-old woman and her five-month-old child. The injured were taken to the hospital with injuries.
Forced evacuation of families with children has begun in five settlements in Donetsk Oblast. Approximately 1,879 children remain in these settlements.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where the situation at the front was discussed. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are having success in the Dobropillia and Pokrovsk directions, destroying the occupiers.
In Kharkiv region, the director of a sanatorium is suspected of appropriating UAH 78. 8 million allocated for the rehabilitation of children and military personnel. He concluded fictitious contracts and did not provide full rehabilitation services.
Two families with five children aged 5-12 are being evacuated from the village of Odnorobivka, Bohodukhiv district, Kharkiv region. The decision was made by the Defense Council due to the security situation.
Starting in September, students in grades 1-4 across Ukraine and grades 5-11 in frontline regions will receive free meals. The government has allocated almost UAH 780 million to support the program.
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.
Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi believes that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska will not be a turning point, but only the beginning of a process. He proposes a trilateral or quadrilateral negotiation format with the participation of Ukraine and Europe.
In Kharkiv, the curfew is being shortened, which will allow the city's public transport to operate longer. Specialists are developing new schedules for metro and ground transport.
The former head of a mining enterprise in the Vinnytsia region is suspected of evading UAH 27 million in rent payments. He understated granite prices by selling it to an affiliated company.
The duration of the curfew has been changed in the Kharkiv region. It will be in effect from 00:00 to 05:00 starting August 17, with the exception of communities with an enhanced curfew.
On the night of August 15, the enemy attacked Ukraine with missiles and 97 attack UAVs. Defense forces shot down 63 drones, hits were recorded by missiles and 34 UAVs.
People's Deputy Serhiy Kuzminykh actively advocates for lower drug prices, blaming marketing agreements, which have been banned for six months, for price increases. At the same time, pharmacies are losing revenue and loyalty programs, and mobile pharmacy points are ceasing operations.
A Russian UAV attacked a civilian car near Kupyansk, killing a 69-year-old man and woman. Another 76-year-old woman was hospitalized with explosive wounds.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted the first package of support for frontline territories, which covers housing, security, support for people, business, and health. The program is designed for 238 communities in 10 regions, covering 6.6 million Ukrainians.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 49 enemy attacks on the positions of the Defense Forces as of 4 p. m. on August 13, with most of the battles taking place in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian military repelled numerous assaults and attacks in various directions, continuing to contain the occupiers' offensive.
An enemy FPV drone attacked a police car heading to Kupyansk. The driver of the police car, noticing the drone, increased speed and maneuvered to save the crew.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are neutralizing the informational and military components of Russian propaganda regarding the breakthrough in Donetsk region. Small Russian assault groups infiltrated the first line of defense near Dobropillia, but they are being pushed back and destroyed.
Small Russian assault groups infiltrated through the first line of Ukrainian defense near Dobropillia. An operation to push them out and destroy them, involving reserves, is currently underway.
The Russian side demands that Ukraine cede strategically important unoccupied territory in Donetsk Oblast. This will allow Russia to gain more advantageous positions for a future offensive on Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
