Since the beginning of the year, 346 women in Ukraine have received free IVF treatment. 130 of them have successfully become pregnant. The NHSU paid over UAH 8.7 million for these services to 18 medical institutions in 8 regions.
In the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, patrol police officers prevented a woman's suicide attempt on a bridge. Law enforcement officers calmed her down, took her to a safe place, and handed her over to medical supervision.
A thunderstorm is forecast in Kyiv for the next hour and until the end of August 9. KCSA has provided safety recommendations and contact numbers for emergency services.
Russian troops strike the Kyiv district of Kharkiv with a guided missile. A university building was damaged, and one person was preliminarily injured. Emergency services continue to inspect the site of the strike.
The Kyiv Digital app has new services and an updated interface. A section with useful links to city websites has been added, navigation has been simplified, and the design has been improved.
BES detectives found EUR 4. 7 million in unaccounted cash from an accountant of a company that supplies products to the Ministry of Defense as part of a criminal investigation into tax evasion.
Ukraine's harvest is nearing completion. We have already harvested 27.3 million tons of grains and 3.3 million tons of oilseeds, including 20.9 million tons of wheat, 5.2 million tons of barley and 3.3 million tons of rapeseed.
Ukrainian officials have asked the United States to authorize the use of ATACMS missiles to strike Russian airfields. According to a Zelenskyy adviser, this would give Kyiv leverage in negotiations with Russia.
Bread producers in Ukraine are warning of possible disruptions and a 15-20% rise in product prices. The reasons: a 50% rise in flour prices, higher prices for other ingredients and electricity.
After a technical failure in the morning, validators in Kyiv have been fully restored to work in public transport. During the outage, fares could be paid via the Kyiv Digital app, and controllers did not fine passengers.
A resident of the Russian GRU, who coordinated arson attacks on military vehicles, was detained in Kyiv. The SBU exposed her with the help of its own double agent, who had previously been recruited for arson attacks.
In the first half of 2024, 15% fewer marriages were concluded in Ukraine compared to last year. At the same time, the number of divorces increased by 1.5 times, and the number of marriage agreements increased by a quarter.
The case against Zyma, the National Bank's chief lawyer, may become a flagship in the fight against corruption or a major obstacle to investment.
Russian drones attacked Kyiv region at night on August 9. Air defense forces shot down the enemy targets, and the wreckage fell outside of populated areas. There were no casualties or damage to infrastructure.
A Volkswagen and a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport collided on the Kyiv-Kovel-Yahodyn highway. 10 people were injured, including 4 children, and criminal proceedings were opened for violation of traffic safety rules.
On the night of August 9, 2024, Ukraine shot down 27 Russian 'Shahed' attack drones. The attack was carried out from the Prymorsko-Akhtarsk area, and the drones were destroyed in seven regions of Ukraine.
On August 9, Ukrainian athletes will compete in diving, rhythmic gymnastics, rowing, wrestling, breaking, modern pentathlon and artistic swimming. The competition schedule covers the period from 11:00 to 20:30 Kyiv time.
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv region due to the threat of enemy attack drones. The Ukrainian Air Force calls on the public to be vigilant and follow safety rules.
Short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in western and central Ukraine. In the south of the country, the temperature will reach 28-33° during the day, and 24-29° in the rest of the country. In Kyiv, there may be short-term rain during the day.
Due to technical reasons, validators in Kyiv's public ground transportation are temporarily out of service. Fares can be paid through the Kyiv Digital app, and controllers will not fine passengers during the repair.
An air alert has been declared in the capital of Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration urges all residents to immediately go to civil defense shelters.
From August 9 to October 15, traffic on the first and second lanes of the Northern Bridge in Kyiv will be restricted to the right bank. Road workers will be carrying out routine repairs to the roadway.
The HACC imposed a bail of UAH 10 million on the former acting head of the Main Department of the State Tax Service in Kharkiv region. The bribery suspect is also subject to a number of restrictions, including wearing an electronic bracelet.
An anonymous advisor to Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian troops control the Sudzha station in Russia. Gas continues to flow through the station, which is the last point of transportation of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine.
A sewerage breakdown occurs on Kharkivske Highway in Kyiv. Social networks report a power outage in buildings due to flooding of switchboards in basements.
The Ministry of Finance has held meetings with business representatives to find additional UAH 500 billion for defense in 2024. It is proposed to revise the military duty and excise taxes, which will provide UAH 138.7 billion by the end of 2024.
In Kyiv, the car of a civic activist was burned down on Vidradny Avenue. Police promptly detained two suspects who face up to 10 years in prison for intentional destruction of property by arson.
The SBU detained two saboteurs who set fire to a relay cabinet at the Ukrzaliznytsia freight station in Kyiv on the instructions of Russian intelligence. They face life in prison for sabotage under martial law.
An accident with victims occurred on the bypass road of Bobrynets, Kirovograd region. Vehicular traffic is temporarily restricted in both directions on 115 km of the H-14 highway.
A Mazda and a Mercedes collided in the Kyiv region. The driver and passenger of the Mazda died on the spot, and their 14-year-old child was hospitalized. The police launched an investigation into the fatal accident.
