Kyiv

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.

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson reported a restrained reaction from partners to the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operation in the Kursk region of Russia. Ukrainian forces control about 1,000 square kilometers of territory, and Western partners express understanding of Ukraine's actions.

Participants and medalists of the 2024 Olympics have returned to Ukraine. Among them are Zhan Beleniuk, Lyudmyla Luzan, Parviz Nasibov and others, who brought the country 12 medals, including 3 gold.

The Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office has sued 35 hectares of forest worth UAH 840 million in Obukhiv district. The land belonged to companies associated with a former MP and co-founder of the OPFL.

The governments of Ukraine and the United States are discussing strengthening cooperation in the field of critical materials to attract American investment. Ukraine became a member of the Minerals Security Partnership Forum and is ready to expand cooperation.

The construction of a unique residential complex for wounded soldiers is nearing completion in Kyiv Oblast. At the end of August, 56 families will receive the keys to their homes in Ukraine's first inclusive town for defenders.

A 20-year-old Russian agent who set fire to the cars of Ukrainian defenders and was preparing an assassination attempt on an Armed Forces officer was detained in Kyiv. The attacker was caught while preparing to install video surveillance of the "target".

Kyiv customs officers prevented an attempt to import 23 tons of Russian auto parts into Ukraine. The confiscated parts worth UAH 5.7 million were handed over to the Azov brigade to repair vehicles.