Kyiv
Washington has not changed its policy on strikes against Russia with American weapons. The White House wants an explanation from Ukraine on the situation in the Kursk region.
The BES conducted searches in Poltava City Council over the embezzlement of UAH 5. 3 million in the purchase of drones. The former director and chief specialist of the defense department were notified of suspicion.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that the school year in the capital will traditionally begin on September 1. Only schools with proper shelters will be open, and students of schools without shelters will be able to attend neighboring institutions.
A 26-year-old Kyiv resident posed as a volunteer and deceived people who wanted to buy military equipment. He received payment but sent empty parcels, defrauding 19 people of almost UAH 600,000.
"Kyivpastrans has completed an investigation into an accident involving a tram on August 6. The accident was caused by the driver's careless actions, who left the tram on a slope with the brakes off, which led to uncontrolled movement.
An anti-tank mine from the Second World War was discovered in the center of Uzhhorod during sewer cleaning. The SES pyrotechnics removed and destroyed the dangerous find.
In August, Kyivvodokanal will carry out a scheduled flushing of the tanks at the Vinogradar-1 station. The clean artesian water will be discharged into the dried-up Syne Lake, which is safe for the environment.
While walking in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, a man found an object that looked like a mortar shell. The police reminded Kyiv residents of the safety rules for detecting suspicious objects and urged them to be careful.
On the night of August 7, the enemy attacked Kyiv region. The police are inspecting 22 damaged buildings, recording the consequences of the attack - broken windows and damaged facades. One woman was lightly injured.
Three fatal accidents involving pedestrians occurred in Kyiv yesterday. Two of the deceased were crossing the road on unregulated crosswalks, and one was crossing in the wrong place. Criminal proceedings have been initiated over all the incidents.
Kyiv region is attacked by drones at night. One person was wounded and 22 private houses were damaged. Air defense forces shot down the enemy targets, the alert lasted more than 8 hours.
A 32-year-old resident of Odesa set fire to the official vehicles of the Defense Forces in Kyiv, Dnipro and Odesa on the instructions of the FSB. The attacker has been detained and faces up to 8 years in prison for obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces.
MP Mykhailo Tsymbalyuk said that the tax service in Ukraine has not become a service and needs to be reformed. He pointed to the problems of corruption, blocking of tax invoices and lack of responsibility of the management.
At night, Russian troops launched 30 Shahed attack drones from Russian territory. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down all drones over 7 regions of Ukraine.
The expert believes that criminal cases against NBU officials have a negative impact on negotiations on financial assistance to Ukraine. This complicates the dialog with international partners and may lead to stricter requirements.
An air alert has been declared in the capital and a number of regions in the north and center of Ukraine. The Air Force warned of a threat of ballistic missile attacks from the northeast.
The war has changed the requirements for school construction in Ukraine. The new facilities are equipped with shelters, warning systems and enhanced fire safety, allowing students to return to full-time education.
An accident has occurred on Mykola Mikhnovsky Boulevard in Kyiv. As a result, traffic in the central part of the city has been hampered, and drivers are advised to take this information into account when planning their route.
On August 7, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, except for the western and eastern regions. The temperature will be 13-22° at night and 22-31° during the day. In the Kyiv region, there will be some rain, at night 13-18°, during the day 22-27°.
Movement of enemy drones was spotted in the Kyiv region. Air defense forces are taking defensive actions, and residents are urged to follow safety rules and not to reveal the positions of Ukrainian defenders.
Penny Pritzker resigns as US Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery due to term limits. Her duties will be taken over by Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma, who will continue to support Ukraine.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv region, debris fell in two districts. Residential buildings, a gas station, a shopping center and other facilities were damaged, windows were smashed and facades were damaged.
The suspect took part in the seizure of the village of Kozarovychi in Vyshgorod district. During the occupation of the settlement, Tamryan was involved in the so-called "mopping-up operations" aimed at identifying members of the resistance movement in the region.
Four employees of the "Departmental paramilitary security" of Ukrzaliznytsia JSC have been notified of being suspected of extortion. They are accused of receiving UAH 134 thousand for allowing unauthorized persons to enter freight cars.
The Ukrainian Weather Service has warned of a thunderstorm in Kyiv and the region on August 6. A yellow level of danger has been declared. KCMA urges not to be afraid of thunder.
Repairs are underway around the clock on the stretch between Demiivska and Lybidska stations. A new 27-meter tunnel structure has been built, adjacent sections have been reinforced, and traffic is expected to resume in early fall.
The KCMA issued an order to temporarily suspend repair and dismantling works at the Bessarabian Market to preserve the historic monument. The public was granted access to the site to ensure transparency of the process.
On the Kyiv-Odesa highway, a truck crashed into a pedestrian bridge, which collapsed onto the road. Traffic in the direction of Kyiv was temporarily blocked, and police organized reverse traffic on the highway.
Irpin is rebuilding the private sector destroyed by Russian aggression. 42 new houses are being built on Bagirova Street, with 67% of the work completed. The project is funded from the regional budget and with the support of international organizations.
SBI investigators are obliged to open criminal proceedings within a day of receiving a court order. For failure to comply with the decision, they can be brought to disciplinary responsibility, said lawyer Serhiy Lysenko.