Kyiv

During the night, Ukrainian defense forces shot down all 29 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia. There was also a hostile attack of 3 guided air-to-surface missiles X-59 launched from the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.

In Ukraine, on August 15, dry weather is expected with temperatures at night of 10-20°, and during the day of 24-32°. The wind will be from the northwest, 5-10 m/s. In Kyiv and the region, the temperature at night will be 10-15°, and during the day 24-29°.

An air alert has been declared in the capital and several regions of Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration urges residents to immediately go to civil defense shelters.

A grenade exploded in a cafe in the center of Kyiv on Reitarska Street. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that emergency services are on their way to the scene, and details are being investigated.

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov. They discussed priority security assistance and Ukraine's current operations on the battlefield.

A large fire has broken out in Kyiv near the Darnytskyi railway station. According to preliminary reports, an abandoned building is on fire, but there is no official information from the State Emergency Service.

Russian troops attacked a vehicle of the Hospitallers medical battalion in Bilyi Kolodyazh, Kharkiv region, with an FPV drone. One paramedic was killed and the other received moderate injuries.

Olena Zelenska took part in a meeting on the summit to be held on November 12-13 in Kyiv. The event will be a platform for sharing experiences and strengthening international cooperation in the field of school feeding.

In Kyiv region, they discussed energy independence, preparations for the school year, and the region's recovery. They also considered veterans' policy and the intensification of international cooperation.

Since the beginning of 2024, Ukrainian entrepreneurs have received 14,645 soft loans worth UAH 55. 2 billion under the 'Affordable Loans 5-7-9%' program. Most of the funds have been allocated to agriculture and manufacturing.

Sabine Lackner, head of the German Technical Assistance Agency, visited Kyiv to discuss humanitarian aid for the winter. THW has already provided €120 million worth of assistance to Ukraine and plans to continue its support.

Law enforcement officers detained two people involved in cocaine smuggling from the Netherlands to Ukraine. A kilogram of the drug worth over UAH 2.3 million was seized, and the suspects face up to 12 years in prison.

Oleksandr Ruvin spoke about the peculiarities of North Korean missiles used by the enemy to hit Ukraine.

Surgeons at the St. Nicholas Children's Hospital in Lviv have successfully operated on a 17-year-old patient with Recklinghausen's disease. The doctors managed to remove three tumors from her leg using a minimally invasive method.

Narendra Modi is planning a visit to Poland and Ukraine from August 21-23. He is expected to spend half a day in Kyiv to promote dialogue and diplomacy amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The SBU neutralized an FSB agent network that included former Yanukovych bodyguards and a National Guard member. The group collected confidential information about Ukrainian special services and officials.

"Cinema for Victory!" can come to any community: how to participate in the competition.

A 40-year-old Kyiv resident was selling anti-tank grenade launchers through specialized websites and sending them by mail. He was detained during a special operation, and the issue of choosing a measure of restraint is being decided.

The NABU has opened proceedings to check on what grounds Shabunin received business trips to the NACP from the military unit where he allegedly served. He received UAH 43 thousand per month, including "combat" expenses, without reporting to the military unit for six months.

Law enforcement officers exposed an organized group that misappropriated UAH 12 million of state funds during the purchase of dynamic protection elements for armored vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The suspects face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.

Zyma's influence: investigators should check all the actions of the National Bank's chief lawyer.

At night, Russian drones attacked Kyiv region. The air defense system shot down the targets, there were no hits or casualties. The falling debris caused a fire in the forest floor, which has been extinguished.

The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 17 of the 23 Shahed drones launched by Russia at night. The attack also included two X-59/69 missiles, and targeted several regions of Ukraine.

On August 14, Ukraine is expected to have dry weather with a northwest wind of 5-10 m/s. Temperatures will be 9-14° at night, 22-27° during the day, up to 31° in the south and Transcarpathia. In Kyiv, it will be 12-14° at night and 24-26° during the day.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Ukraine's actions are defensive, while Russia is committing genocide. He emphasized Ukraine's right to effectively counteract aggression and was not surprised by the changes at the front.

An air alert has been issued in Kyiv due to the threat of attack drones. Air defense forces are operating in the Kyiv region, and people are urged to take shelter and not ignore the alarms.

Movement of enemy drones was spotted in Kyiv region. Air Defense Forces are actively working in the region, and people are asked not to take pictures or film the work of the defenders.

The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and Lithuania meet in Kyiv to discuss the situation at the front and the needs of the Armed Forces. An agreement is signed on cooperation within the Lithuanian-led Coalition for Demining.

Minister Kuleba met with James O'Brien in Kyiv. They discussed NATO membership, air defense, the F-16 program, and the possibility of Ukraine using long-range weapons against military targets in Russia.

24,360 Ukrainian families have chosen the Baby Box at birth since the beginning of 2024. Kyiv, Dnipropetrovska and Zakarpatska oblasts became the leaders. The content of the package has been updated to meet the needs of parents.