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In Lubny, on August 14, a man shot at police officers during a check, wounding one law enforcement officer. He was detained and notified of suspicion of encroaching on the life of a law enforcement officer.

Due to Russian strikes on ports and vessels, Ukraine’s grain exports fell to 30% of the required volume at the beginning of August. Minister Vysotskyi said that without restoring the operation of the Black Sea ports, exports would not exceed 50%.

Weather forecaster Natalia Didенко forecasts dry, sunny weather for August 15–16. On Saturday, temperatures will be +25 to +28 degrees, while on Sunday the heat will intensify to +29 to +33 degrees.

In the first seven months of 2026, revenue from the property tax increased by 8. 9% to UAH 8.4 billion. The most was paid in Kyiv — UAH 1.8 billion.

The remains of Yevhen Konovalets were brought to a UGCC cathedral in Kyiv

The remains of Yevhen Konovalets, the founder of the OUN, were returned to Ukraine after being exhumed in Rotterdam. They will be temporarily reburied at the National Military Memorial Cemetery and, in the future, transferred to the Pantheon of Heroes.

Rivne police are searching for 44-year-old Oleksii Tkachenko, who left a hospital in Klevan without authorization on July 29, where he was receiving treatment while serving his sentence. The man may be anywhere in Ukraine.

A man in Kyiv jumped into tar to rob a supermarket; it took 5 hours to wash it off him

In Kyiv, a 26-year-old man climbed into a barrel of tar to become unnoticeable and robbed a supermarket. Police spent more than 5 hours, 12 liters of oil, and 4 liters of cleaning solution washing it off him.

Where to go in Kyiv on the weekend of August 15–16

A number of cultural events will take place in Kyiv on August 15–16: a workshop for children, a play, chamber music concerts, and a Rammstein tribute. You can also attend a full-dome film about space and an Italian music concert.

A 42-year-old Kyiv resident is suspected of sexually abusing his own 3-year-old daughter and forcing her to participate in the creation of child pornography. The court imposed bail as a preventive measure, and the prosecutor's office is appealing the decision.

President Zelenskyy has still not found a candidate for the position of Ukraine's ambassador to the United States due to the difficulty of working with the Trump administration. Potential candidates, including Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko, are declining the position.

Scheme involving the double sale of apartments worth UAH 175 million exposed in the capital’s Pechersk district; a former deputy is among those involved

A former deputy of the Dnipro City Council is suspected of organizing a scheme involving the sale of apartments in a new development in Pechersk that already had owners. The state bank’s losses exceeded UAH 164 million; nine people have been notified of suspicion.

In Kyiv, a man shot at a BMW during a conflict and was served with a notice of suspicion

In Kyiv’s Shevchenkivskyi District, a 46-year-old man fired several shots at a BMW, damaging the trunk and rear window. The police tracked down the shooter and seized a pneumatic revolver.

Germany's new ambassador Boris Ruge began his work in Kyiv

German diplomat Boris Ruge took up his duties in Kyiv and presented copies of his credentials to the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. He stated that Germany would stand by Ukraine.

Ukraine, through a third party, conveyed to Russia a proposal to cease attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea and is awaiting a response.

In Kyiv, a woman gave birth to a son right in the taxi cabin while traveling to the maternity hospital with a midwife. The driver was present during the birth and safely took the mother, baby and midwife to the hospital.

From January to July 2026, Ukrainians filed nearly 215,000 declarations, declaring UAH 323. 9 billion in income. The largest tax liability, amounting to UAH 760.7 million, was declared by a Kyiv resident.

In Kyiv, a new platform zoning system is being tested at "Syrets" while the metro station is operating as a shelter

At the "Syrets" metro station, navigation stickers have been placed indicating recommended platform zoning for different categories of people. The pilot project is intended to improve orientation and assistance while people are staying in the shelter.

A traffic accident occurred at the 35th kilometer of the M-06 Kyiv–Chop highway near the village of Buzova. Traffic toward Zhytomyr is partially hampered; the far-left lane and the shoulder are clear.

The ashes of the first head of the OUN, Yevhen Konovalets, have been returned to Ukraine

The remains of the first head of the OUN, Yevhen Konovalets, have arrived in Ukraine. They will be reburied at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.

Ambassador Chornogor said that Kyiv could meet with Lukashenko if it would save lives. He emphasized that such actions are possible, but not mandatory.

Kyiv Perinatal Center officially provides paid services, payment for which is made exclusively through the cashier to the institution’s account. Director Dmytro Hovsiev denied any ties to the company "Medlife," which was a subtenant of the premises.

At a hotel in central Kyiv, a man slashed a visitor with a utility knife — the attacker has been detained

In Kyiv’s Pecherskyi District, a 36-year-old man attacked a visitor at a hotel restaurant, injuring him with a knife. The attacker was detained and faces up to seven years in prison.

Anatolie Nosatii interrupted a NewsMaker journalist who began her question in Russian, saying that he did not understand. He asked her to rephrase it in Romanian and praised her command of the official language.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, discussing the results of the visit and priority areas of cooperation. The parties agreed to maintain a constant dialogue.

Conference League: “Dynamo” to face “Qarabağ” for a place in the next stage

On August 13, Dynamo Kyiv will face Qarabağ in Baku. The first match ended in a 1–0 victory for the Kyiv side, while bookmakers consider the Azerbaijani team the favorite.

When will the metro to Vynohradar open, and how much will it cost to complete construction?

The construction of the metro to Vynohradar requires UAH 11. 57 billion, but Kyiv’s 2026 budget provides for only UAH 1.69 billion. The completion timeline depends on funding and martial law.

The High Anti-Corruption Court rejected the motion by Andriy Yermak's lawyers to change the conditions for wearing the monitor. Yermak remains a suspect in the legalization of UAH 460 million.

In the Kyiv region, the aftermath of the Russian strike on logistics facilities is still being eliminated with the use of aviation

In Brovary district, rescuers have brought a fire at one location under control; work continues at the others. Firefighting is suspended during air-raid alerts, and additional forces have been deployed.

Moldova will provide Ukraine with a 50% discount on transit rail freight shipments through the end of 2026 due to Russian attacks in the Black Sea. Also, starting August 17, the Kyiv–Chisinau train route will change to facilitate more convenient transfers to the airport.

Kyiv authorities have begun compiling lists of residents with limited mobility for possible temporary relocation in winter in the event of prolonged heat outages. The decision was made following the experience of last winter; accommodation locations have not yet been determined.