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The SBU searched the Holy Vvedensky Monastery of the UOC-MP in Kyiv.
A conflict broke out at a gas station in Kyiv, resulting in one man shooting another. Police detained the suspect, a local resident born in 1983. Criminal proceedings have been initiated.
On the night of September 18, Russia attacked Ukraine with 52 drones and 3 missiles. Ukrainian defense forces shot down 46 UAVs, 5 were lost to electronic warfare, and 1 returned to Russia. The missiles did not reach their targets.
At night and in the morning, the enemy attacked Kyiv region with attack drones. Air defense forces shot down the targets, no hits were made, and there were no casualties. The debris fell outside of populated areas.
The U. S. State Department has reviewed the plan for Ukraine's victory presented by Zelenskyy and considers it effective. The United States will continue to provide Ukraine with the necessary assistance and is confident in its victory.
On September 18, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, except in the northeast. The temperature at night will be 8-17°, during the day 19-24°. Northeast wind with gusts up to 15-20 m/s in the southern and eastern regions.
The Ukrainian studio GSC Game World and Xbox will create a documentary about the development of S. T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 in the war. The film will showcase personal stories of developers who worked in the war zone and survived the studio's relocation to Prague.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called on partners to provide long-term financial assistance to Ukraine. He emphasized that long-term commitments give confidence in the victory and protection of common values.
The President of Ukraine held a meeting on the military content of the victory plan. Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a strong military package that could significantly strengthen Ukraine.
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Germany has handed over a new batch of military equipment and supplies to Ukraine. The transfer includes the IRIS-T air defense system, drones, ammunition, armored vehicles and small arms.
Over the past day, 371 fires broke out in Ukraine over an area of 275. 15 hectares. Most fires occurred in Odesa (36), Kharkiv (35), and Kyiv (32) regions. In Dnipropetrovska oblast, 102 fires in ecosystems were extinguished.
Due to the heat wave, electricity consumption in Ukraine will increase, causing a shortage. Scheduled blackouts will take place from 17:00 to 21:00. Electricity is expected to be imported from 5 countries, 498 settlements are without power.
In the city of Kilia, a 73-year-old man is suspected of shooting through his neighbors' fence and then going to a playground with a revolver. Police seized the weapon and opened an investigation under the article on hooliganism.
Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine, the Indian Foreign Ministry has confirmed. This will be the first trip to Ukraine by an Indian prime minister since the Russian invasion and a month after his meeting with Putin in Moscow.
On August 19, Ukraine is expected to have hot 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. In Kyiv region, no precipitation, 29-34°.
At night, the enemy attacked Kyiv region with attack drones. Air defense forces shot down the enemy targets, and no hits to infrastructure were made. There were no casualties, the wreckage fell outside of populated areas.
Russian occupants launched 11 Shahed attack UAVs in Ukraine. All the drones were shot down by air defense forces in different regions of the country, including Mykolaiv, Kyiv and Kharkiv.
On the night of August 19, Russian troops attacked Kyiv with drones. Air defense has been activated in the suburbs, said KCMA chief Serhiy Popko, urging people not to ignore the alarms.
The British Prime Minister instructed to develop a plan for comprehensive support for Ukraine. A special group was created to formulate a unified British policy toward Ukraine.
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.