On August 25, most of Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness. Short-term rain will pass in Volyn and Rivne regions, the rest of the territory without precipitation.
Ukraine conducted its 68th prisoner exchange on Independence Day. Military personnel and civilians returned, including journalists and the former mayor of Kherson.
UNIAN journalist Dmytro Khyliuk, who had been held as a civilian hostage since March 2022, has been released from Russian captivity. He was abducted by Russian military in Kozarovychi, Kyiv region, and held in a pre-trial detention center in Russia.
Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange, bringing home servicemen of the Armed Forces, National Guard, State Border Guard Service, and civilians. Most of them had been in captivity since 2022, including journalist Dmytro Khyliuk.
In Kyiv region, a 7-year-old boy fatally wounded a 6-year-old girl with an unregistered hunting rifle. The tragedy occurred during a game; the girl died in the ambulance.
Over 237,000 people, including 17,200 children, need to be evacuated from Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions. From June 1 to August 22, over 64,000 people have already been evacuated.
On August 24, variable weather with rains and thunderstorms is expected in many regions of Ukraine. Daytime air temperature will be +21…+26 degrees, in the south and east up to +30.
On August 22, 2025, an explosion in the Luhansk region eliminated Russian occupiers involved in crimes in Bucha. Two pickup trucks and a UAZ "Bukhanka" with ammunition were also destroyed.
Air defense is operating in Kyiv region amid the threat of enemy drones. Residents are urged to remain in shelters until the end of the air raid alert.
Due to worsening weather, 192 settlements in seven regions of Ukraine were left without electricity. Oblenergo brigades are working on restoration.
On August 23, rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, significant in places, with hail and squalls. There will be no precipitation in Kyiv and the region.
83% of Ukrainians want to link their lives with Ukraine, although this figure has decreased. 73% of respondents believe in victory over Russia.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved an adaptation program for veterans who lost their sight, simplifying access to rehabilitation aids. Foreign military personnel serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive free dental treatment.
On Friday, August 22, cloudy weather with clearings, as well as rains, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected in Ukraine. Air temperature will fluctuate from 17° to 33°.
A sharp deterioration in air quality and a persistent smell of burning are being recorded in Kyiv. Residents are advised to close windows and limit their time outdoors.
An increase in the number of COVID-19 cases has been recorded in Ukraine, but the incidence rate in August 2025 is three times lower than in August 2024. The highest number of cases has been detected in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Lviv regions, as well as in Kyiv Oblast.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the life sentence for a resident of Kyiv Oblast for the murder of a 10-year-old girl in 2016. The prosecution defended the verdict, despite nine years of legal battles and numerous attempts to delay the process.
The Favbet Foundation charity fund continues to support the development of children's and amateur sports in Ukraine.
In June, Ukrainian banks issued 694 mortgage loans totaling UAH 1. 3 billion. The weighted average interest rate on the primary market was 8% per annum, and on the secondary market – 9.85%.
In the Kyiv region, the air raid alert lasted over 7 hours, air defense forces intercepted almost five dozen enemy drones. There are no casualties or hits on infrastructure.
On Thursday, August 21, Ukraine will experience variable cloudiness, with no precipitation in most of the territory. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are possible in the west and Zhytomyr region.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved 39 scholarships for winners of the international competition. Also, 17 two-year scholarships for outstanding educators are provided.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has expanded the list of free medicines and medical devices. The list includes drugs for the treatment of autoimmune and neuromuscular diseases, as well as medical devices for scoliosis correction.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 300 million for the restoration of apartments and the completion of shelters in the Kyiv region. This will allow for the restoration of 988 apartments and provide education for over 1200 children in 4 schools.
Deputy Minister of Health Ihor Kuzin stated that measles is threat #1 for children's groups. Almost 1200 cases of measles have been recorded in Ukraine since the beginning of the year, most of them among children.
Forecasters predict variable cloudiness without precipitation throughout Ukraine on August 20. Daytime temperatures will reach 22-27°, and up to 30° in the south and southeast.
In Kiruna, Sweden, a 100-year-old church weighing over 600 tons is being moved 5 kilometers due to the risk of mine collapse. The project, planned since 2023, will take two days.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko discussed with Italian Ambassador Carlo Formosa the international register of damages and business protection in Ukraine.
An accident involving a Citroën and a Volvo occurred on the Kyiv-Odesa highway near the village of Hostra Mohyla. As a result of the collision, three people died, including a child.
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.
