Kyiv
On August 8, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make his first official visit to Serbia, where he will meet with President Aleksandar Vučić. The main topics will be European integration, the economy and energy, as well as a free trade agreement.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said that the issue of intercepting Russian missiles over Ukraine requires serious discussion. He stressed that it should not become hostage to domestic political infighting.
On August 7, an atmospheric front with thunderstorms and a drop in temperature to +24. ..+29 degrees will arrive in western Ukraine. In the rest of the country, including Kyiv, heat of up to +39 degrees is expected; showers and squalls are possible in the evening.
Activists opposed the installation of a district heating network through a park zone in Teremky. The police stated that the work was being carried out legally and are maintaining public order.
Only 43% of infants receive exclusively breast milk until 6 months of age. The WHO recommends breastfeeding to protect health, while donor milk banks help premature babies.
A doctor at a private clinic in Kyiv is suspected of improperly performing her duties during an operation that led to the rupture of the patient's uterus and the death of the fetus. An examination confirmed that the surgical intervention caused serious consequences.
An illegal surrogacy program for foreigners that led to the deaths of two newborns was uncovered in Kyiv. The director of the medical center was notified of suspicion.
Due to the abnormal heat, electricity consumption is increasing in Ukraine, requiring economical use. As a result of shelling some consumers in five regions remain without electricity, and an energy worker was injured.
The former logistics commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was notified of a new suspicion of illicit enrichment. According to the investigation, he acquired property worth UAH 20 million more than his legitimate income.
The US has returned intelligence sharing with Ukraine to its previous high level, increasing the effectiveness of strikes against Russia. Senators confirmed the improvement in cooperation, while the White House emphasized its desire to end the war.
American blogger Laura Loomer stated after visiting Kyiv that she wants to become the U. S. Secretary of Homeland Security. She plans to combat illegal migration and deport migrants.
The third day of the Ambassadors’ Conference concluded in Kyiv, where priorities were identified for attracting international assistance and supporting the energy sector. Diplomats were urged to intensify their efforts to get through the heating season.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže. They discussed food security, Russian attacks on ports, and Ukraine’s European integration.
The Cabinet of Ministers has completed an audit of the implementation of resilience plans, analyzing funding and the status of measures in the regions. The priorities are protecting the energy sector and providing backup heat supplies.
Kyiv has accumulated over UAH 10 billion to implement the resilience plan; the restoration of energy facilities is 65% complete. The city has contracted equipment to replace combined heat and power plants with a capacity of over 1,000 MW.
As a result of the nighttime Russian attack, Intertop’s main logistics warehouse and the Puma complex were completely destroyed. Employees were not injured, but there may be a shortage of goods.
As a result of the overnight shelling of Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district, an ammonia container was damaged, and a leak of approximately 100 liters was contained. The NH₃ concentration was 91 ppm; there is no threat of a repeat leak.
As a result of the Russian Federation's massive attack on Kyiv and the region, fires broke out at two Silpo distribution centers. Six employees were killed; the number of injured is being уточнено.
On Wednesday night, a ROZETKA distribution warehouse in Brovary was destroyed as a result of a Russian attack. Co-owner Iryna Chechotkina said that the facility cannot be restored, but the company continues to operate.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi reported urgent meetings with businesses to ensure the operation of logistics following Russian attacks. "Epicentr" and "Nova Poshta" came under attack; there were fatalities and injuries.
As a result of the Russian attack on August 5, Nova Poshta's sorting center in Kyiv was destroyed. Three people were killed and eight injured; the company will compensate for the damages.
A massive Russian attack destroyed two key logistics complexes of "Epicentr" in Kyiv and Kalynivka; the logistics center in Kyiv was completely burned down. One employee was killed and three were injured; ceramic tile production has been halted, and restoration will take up to two years.
Due to hostilities and bad weather, consumers in six and three regions, respectively, were left without electricity. Ukrainians were urged to use electricity sparingly because of the heat.
As a result of Russia's ballistic attack on Kyiv and the region, 17 people were killed and another 44 were wounded. The strikes hit civilian facilities, including warehouses and a brewery.
As a result of Russia's massive overnight attack on Kyiv, 26 people were injured, 16 of them hospitalized. One person was killed, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported.
After the night massive attack by Russia, a significant deterioration in air quality was recorded in Kyiv. In the Brovary district, the pollution index reached 170, which corresponds to an unhealthy level.
On the night of August 5, Russian troops launched a massive missile strike on the Kyiv region, causing fires in the Brovary, Fastiv, and Bucha districts. Rescuers are eliminating the consequences, information about casualties is being clarified.
In Kyiv, a woman was killed as a result of a night Russian attack, the number of injured has increased to 12. Residential buildings were damaged, fires broke out, and the ammonia leak has been contained.
In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, rescuers pulled two injured people from under the rubble of a warehouse after a Russian attack. As a result of the strike on a non-residential building, an ammonia leak occurred; residents are advised to close their windows.
In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, a private house was destroyed as a result of a Russian attack, people may be under the rubble. There was also an ammonia leak and fires in the suburbs.