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.
In Brovary district, a VAZ driver ran over a woman in a wheelchair, who later died in the hospital. The driver was found to have 2.1 per mille of alcohol, he was detained.
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 the Kyiv region, a 14-year-old moped driver collided with a minivan while exiting a secondary road. As a result of the accident, the driver and his 15-year-old passenger were injured and hospitalized.
The sixth case of botulism has been recorded in the Kyiv region this year. A man was hospitalized in serious condition after consuming homemade dried fish.
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 Brovary, a Honda driver lost control, collided with a police car, which was then thrown into a bus. There were no casualties, only damage to the vehicles.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) recognized the assets of former Rivne region MP Volodymyr Tutevych as unfounded. Five land plots in the Kyiv region, valued at UAH 5.6 million, will be transferred to the state.
A probable meteorite fall has been recorded in Ukraine. Eyewitnesses report observations in Rivne, Kyiv, and Volyn regions.
The government has expanded the list of settlements for pilot 5G implementation: Kharkiv and Borodianka will join.
This year, professional farms increased potato planting areas by 15%. Thanks to a moderate summer and precipitation, a sufficient harvest for domestic needs is expected.
Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast are facing a shortage of private shuttle drivers, which is worsening monthly. Mobilization and checkpoints hinder the influx of new personnel.
People's Deputy Fedir Khrystychenko has been declared wanted. He is accused of collaboration, aiding the aggressor state, and abuse of influence.
ARMA has announced a tender for the management of the arrested property of oligarch Pavlo Fuks, which includes an elite house and six land plots on the banks of the Dnipro. The total value of the assets is almost UAH 214 million.
Forecasters predict dry, sunny weather and a gradual increase in heat. In the south and Zakarpattia, temperatures will rise to +30°C, and by the end of the week, hot days will cover most regions.
In Irpin, a local resident desecrated portraits of fallen soldiers on the Alley of Memory. Kyiv Oblast police identified the 45-year-old woman and are conducting an investigation.
