Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba stated that the UAH 12. 8 billion allocated for road maintenance in 2026 is critically insufficient. The industry needs 5-6 times more funds to function.
Since the beginning of September, over 3,500 drones and almost 190 missiles have been launched at Ukraine. Zelenskyy called for joint protection of the European sky.
A man was killed as a result of a Russian strike on a farm in the Chornomorska community of Mykolaiv Oblast. The head of the Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration, Vitaliy Kim, reported that the attack was deliberately aimed at civilians.
In southern Ukraine, Russians continue shelling, which resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to 14 people in Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Dozens of residential buildings, enterprises, and infrastructure facilities were damaged.
On September 10, Ukraine will be divided: western regions expect rain with thunderstorms, while the south and east will have mostly dry and warm weather. An anticyclone will provide stable conditions for most regions, and an atmospheric front in the west will bring precipitation.
The autumn sowing campaign has begun in Ukraine, with 727. 5 thousand hectares of winter crops already sown. Farmers in nine regions have started sowing winter grains, while most regions are sowing winter rapeseed.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) applied a preventive measure in the form of bail to former SBU official Illia Vitiuk. The bail amount is 9 million 84 thousand hryvnias.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the list of priority objects for restoring water supply. The project envisages the construction of new water pipelines and the completion of ongoing works in five regions.
In Berlin, a BMW car crashed into a group of children and educators. One educator sustained serious injuries, several children – minor ones.
The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a number of decisions regarding the financing of medical institutions, the expansion of the Medical Guarantees Program, and the improvement of healthcare. In particular, the reduction coefficients for primary care in combat zones were canceled, and the procurement of medical devices was streamlined.
A spill of 10 tons of oil products into the Black Sea was recorded near Novorossiysk. The pollution could spread to Odesa and Kherson regions of Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers recommended that local authorities extend the 50% discount on kindergarten meals for large families. The government also reallocated UAH 34 million for water supply to Mykolaiv region.
Since the beginning of the day, 63 combat engagements have been recorded, mostly in the Pokrovsk direction. The occupiers advanced near Komyshuvakha, Maliivka, and Novoukrainka.
Russian troops occupied the village of Komyshuvakha in Donetsk region. The invaders also advanced near Maliivka in Dnipropetrovsk region and Novoukrainka in Donetsk region.
On the map of the Russian General Staff, presented by Valery Gerasimov, Mykolaiv and Odesa regions are marked as "territory of Russia". This indicates Russia's open plans to seize these regions.
A road accident occurred in Bashtanka district, Mykolaiv region: three people died, 11 were injured. The driver of a Volkswagen Crafter minibus, on the route "Odesa - Dnipro", lost control and drove into a ditch, overturned and collided with a railway post.
Over 100 cases of serious crimes against children are under the personal control of regional prosecutor's offices. Courts have already imposed the harshest penalties on the perpetrators, including life imprisonment.
Due to worsening weather, 192 settlements in seven regions of Ukraine were left without electricity. Oblenergo brigades are working on restoration.
83% of Ukrainians want to link their lives with Ukraine, although this figure has decreased. 73% of respondents believe in victory over Russia.
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°.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will not compromise on its territories, including Donbas and Crimea. He emphasized that legally, Ukraine does not recognize any occupation.
The SBU detained a Ukrainian Armed Forces officer who was leaking unit geolocations to the enemy and directing air attacks. He was also looking for candidates for recruitment to the FSB.
In Cherkasy region, the head of the forestry department of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" was detained for extorting bribes. The official received money from subordinate foresters for harvested timber.
Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhia regions revealed 29 suspicions of embezzlement of funds, misappropriation of property, and other crimes. The total damages to the budgets of the two regions amounted to almost 375 million hryvnias.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the Kremlin "never aimed to occupy the territories of Ukraine," but is trying to "protect Russians. "
Most of Ukraine will be cloudy with clearings on August 18. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in the central, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Mykolaiv regions.
American senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal are considering a bill to recognize Russia and Belarus as state sponsors of terrorism. This is due to the systematic abduction of Ukrainian children during the war, which threatens their Ukrainian identity.
Representatives of Ukraine and Qatar signed a memorandum on the renewal of the concession project for the port of Olvia in Mykolaiv region. Investment implementation is planned after the adoption of a new law.
Starting in September, students in grades 1-4 across Ukraine and grades 5-11 in frontline regions will receive free meals. The government has allocated almost UAH 780 million to support the program.
Ukrainian public servants declare millions in gifts from relatives, which often exceed the donors' incomes. The NACP reveals signs of illicit enrichment and the absence of supporting documents.
