Over 237,000 people, including 17,200 children, need to be evacuated from Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions. From June 1 to August 22, over 64,000 people have already been evacuated.
An accident involving a shuttle bus and a regular bus occurred on Olena Teliha Street in Kyiv. Two people were injured: the minibus driver and a passenger.
On August 24, the Maidan Nezalezhnosti metro station will be closed for entry and exit from 5:38 AM to 11:00 AM. This is due to state events for the 34th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence.
NATO's easternmost countries are experiencing a sharp increase in radio and satellite jamming, affecting air and sea communications. Lithuania accused Russia of a 22-fold increase in GPS jamming.
On August 24, variable weather with rains and thunderstorms is expected in many regions of Ukraine. Daytime air temperature will be +21…+26 degrees, in the south and east up to +30.
The Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, stated that an agreement between Ukraine and Russia is still far off, and a quick ceasefire is needed for negotiations.
An enemy drone fell in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district near a residential building. There are no damages or casualties, and bomb disposal experts are working at the scene.
The astrological forecast for the year for Ukraine indicates continued military tension and possible border changes. Support from partners and changes in the country's leadership are expected.
The work of air defense forces has been recorded in Kyiv. Residents are advised to remain in shelters for safety.
Air defense is operating in Kyiv region amid the threat of enemy drones. Residents are urged to remain in shelters until the end of the air raid alert.
On August 23, rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, significant in places, with hail and squalls. There will be no precipitation in Kyiv and the region.
Keith Kellogg, Special Representative of US President Donald Trump, will arrive in Ukraine on August 23. He will participate in a prayer breakfast and Independence Day ceremonies, and will also discuss diplomatic issues.
US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the Russian attack on the Flex plant in Mukachevo. As a result of the August 21 attack, 23 people were injured.
On August 23, traffic in the center of Kyiv will be temporarily restricted. This is due to security measures involving foreign delegations.
A senior Trump administration official said that to end the war, Ukraine would likely have to accept a peace deal largely shaped on Moscow's terms. Trump also criticized Joe Biden's approach to the war in Ukraine.
A 45-year-old man was detained in Kyiv for throwing a training flash-bang grenade among residential buildings in the Obolonskyi district. There were no casualties, the man was intoxicated.
The court finally canceled permits for construction near the Museum of Prominent Figures of Ukrainian Culture. The Prosecutor's Office defended the community's right to preserve historical heritage, returning the land to ownership.
The Ukrainian defense company "Fire Point" has developed the FP-5 "Flamingo" cruise missile, capable of carrying a 1150 kg warhead and flying 3000 km. The missile is already in serial production, with plans to produce about 200 units per month.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia does not want to end the war, putting forward ultimatums. This is being done so that US President Donald Trump does not impose sanctions on the Russian Federation.
In Kyiv, on August 23, full traffic in both directions opens on the Podilskyi Bridge crossing. The bridge will have four lanes in each direction, a new tunnel, and bicycle paths.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the Kremlin's demands are a trap that will reward the aggressor. She emphasized that concessions to Russia will not lead to peace, but will only strengthen its impunity.
83% of Ukrainians want to link their lives with Ukraine, although this figure has decreased. 73% of respondents believe in victory over Russia.
The Mediterranean cyclone Lukas is moving eastward, causing rains in the south, east, and center. On Independence Day, short-term rains are expected in the western, northern, and central regions of Ukraine.
Today, strong health and good well-being have become some of the main values for every person.
On Friday, August 22, cloudy weather with clearings, as well as rains, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected in Ukraine. Air temperature will fluctuate from 17° to 33°.
Information about school diaries featuring Volodymyr Zelenskyy, copying Putin's images, is fake. The Center for Strategic Communications refutes the existence of such diaries in Ukraine.
A sharp deterioration in air quality and a persistent smell of burning are being recorded in Kyiv. Residents are advised to close windows and limit their time outdoors.
Tomorrow, August 22, traffic will be restricted in the center of Kyiv. This is due to security measures involving foreign delegations.
An increase in the number of COVID-19 cases has been recorded in Ukraine, but the incidence rate in August 2025 is three times lower than in August 2024. The highest number of cases has been detected in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Lviv regions, as well as in Kyiv Oblast.
Kyiv TCC explained the UAH 56,000 fine for mobilized Yevhen Pospelov, who did not appear after receiving a summons. The man was brought to the TCC by law enforcement officers, after which he was mobilized.
