In the Kyiv region, the aftermath of the morning missile attack by the Russian Federation continues. 50 private houses in three settlements were damaged, two houses were destroyed, and there were no casualties.
The head of the OP said that Kyiv would rid the church of Moscow's influence. Yermak emphasized the inadmissibility of threats from the defenders of the UOC-MP and recalled the AUCCRO's support for the ban on religious organizations associated with the Russian Federation.
The KCMA warns of a thunderstorm in Kyiv and the region in the coming hours, with a hold until the end of the day on August 18. The Meteorological Center predicts squally winds of 15-20 m/s during the evening.
Russia is conducting an information campaign about Kursk for domestic and foreign audiences. The goal is to discredit Ukraine, spread fakes about “voluntary” surrender, and reduce reports of Ukrainian military success.
Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of Kyiv RMA, inspected the construction of 3 shelters in Vasylkiv schools. Each shelter is designed for 280 people, and they are scheduled to be commissioned before the start of the school year and during the fall.
On August 19, Ukraine is expected to have cloudy weather without precipitation, except for the western regions. The temperature will be 29-34° in the daytime, up to 37° in the south and center, southeast wind of 5-10 m/s.
A rocket attack on Kyiv region damaged 18 private houses and 4 cars. Critical and residential infrastructure was not damaged and there were no casualties.
In the morning, Russian troops attacked Kyiv with Iskander-K cruise missiles. Ukraine's air defense forces successfully destroyed all enemy missiles, preventing destruction and casualties in the city.
Russian forces launched a third missile attack on Kyiv in August, allegedly using North Korean ballistic missiles. Ukrainian air defense forces successfully intercepted all the missiles and drones, preventing damage to the capital.
Air defense is in operation in Kyiv region, explosions are heard. The Kyiv military administration urges residents to stay in shelters until the air raid is over.
The Russian Foreign Ministry and Defense Ministry announce that Ukraine is allegedly preparing to attack the Kursk nuclear power plant. Russia calls on international organizations to condemn “provocative actions” and prevent a “large-scale man-made disaster.
Oleksandra Mulkevych, who was killed by a Russian drone strike, was buried at the Baikove cemetery. In her posthumous letter, she wrote about the honor of dying for Ukraine.
Hot weather is expected in Ukraine on August 18, with temperatures reaching 35-36° in the south. In some places, there may be short-term rains and thunderstorms, especially in the western and central regions.
In Gostomel, Kyiv region, children found a grenade on a playground. The parents noticed the danger in time and called the State Emergency Service, which seized the F-1 hand grenade.
In the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, a drone wreckage was found to have fallen, causing a grass floor to catch fire. According to Vitali Klitschko, the fire was quickly extinguished, and no one was injured.
The German government will not provide additional financial support to Ukraine due to the lack of funds in the budget. Previously planned payments and arms transfers will continue, but new applications will not be approved.
According to The Washington Post, Ukraine and Russia were preparing for talks in Doha to end attacks on energy facilities. The meeting was disrupted by Ukraine's invasion of the Kursk region.
Kyiv RMA handed over 4 mini-excavators to the 72nd Brigade to equip their defensive positions. The company also provided the military with 50 FPV drones, a vehicle, and allocated UAH 32 million for electronic warfare, communications, and drones.
The body of a 52-year-old mechanic of thermal and mechanical equipment with no signs of life was found at a power facility in Kyiv region. Paramedics pronounced the worker dead.
At night, air alerts were raised three times in Kyiv region due to enemy drone attacks. The air defense forces shot down the targets, and the falling debris set fire to the forest floor and damaged the roof of a private house.
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 14 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia at night. Air defense was active in six regions, and an Iskander-K cruise missile was intercepted.
An air alert has been declared in the capital and several regions of Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration urges everyone to immediately go to civil defense shelters.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has refuted the fake about the Ukrainian military abusing an elderly man. The police found that the accused Kyiv resident had nothing to do with the events in the video.
An apartment on the 8th floor of a 10-story building caught fire in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv. The fire spread to the 9th and 10th floors. Rescuers evacuated 10 people and rescued a cat.
Twenty-one thousand people have been evacuated from the border areas of Sumy region, and another 25 thousand are ready to be evacuated. 70% of children have already been evacuated, and the authorities continue to raise awareness and provide humanitarian aid.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved changes that allow all employees of large telecom companies to be booked. This applies to operators with revenues over UAH 200 million and providers with revenues over UAH 20 million that provide Internet during power outages.
ARMA has announced tenders to select appraisers and managers for Medvedchuk's seized property. This includes factories, a sports center, apartments and a house.
In Kyiv, 80% of buildings and municipal facilities are prepared for winter. Hydraulic tests have been carried out on 85% of heating networks, and more than 1,500 pipeline damages have been repaired.
The contractor will start construction of the metro to Vynohradar in October at its own expense. KCSA will pay for the work only after the state expert review and confirmation of its quality.
