Odesa
In Odesa, a serviceman from the military enlistment office grabbed and beat a 13-year-old boy during a conflict. Police are investigating the assault; he faces up to five years in prison.
Recruitment and Social Support Center officials in Zakarpattia, Ternopil region and Bukovyna entered false data into the "Oberih" register, inflating conscription figures. The fictitious entries included active-duty military personnel, a deceased person and a prisoner of war.
Experts inspected the Duke de Richelieu monument after the sandbags were removed. No significant damage was found; its condition is stable, but there are traces of corrosion and an old cavity.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Russian occupiers have damaged or destroyed 88 stadiums in Ukraine, 14 of which have been completely destroyed. Direct losses to sports infrastructure are estimated at $4 billion.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that a Russian "Banderol" drone from Odesa Oblast crossed the border into Moldova. An explosion occurred in the Talmaza area, vegetation caught fire, and there were no casualties.
Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, called the information about "lockdowns" the speculation of an individual. He urged people to trust only official sources and avoid panic.
Five people were injured as a result of the Russian attack on the Odesa suburbs, and four were hospitalized. Two residential buildings were destroyed; efforts to deal with the aftermath are ongoing.
The Russian army attacked a post office in a shopping center in the suburbs of Odesa with a jet-powered drone. Two people were injured in the shelling, and one was hospitalized.
In Mykolaiv region, the police and the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center detained a driver from the Kherson Red Cross unit who was evacuating civilians. Evacuation trips have been temporarily suspended, and the police have launched an internal investigation.
Due to Russian strikes on ports and vessels, Ukraine’s grain exports fell to 30% of the required volume at the beginning of August. Minister Vysotskyi said that without restoring the operation of the Black Sea ports, exports would not exceed 50%.
Ukraine, through a third party, conveyed to Russia a proposal to cease attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea and is awaiting a response.
On August 13, a Russian "Molniya-2" drone attacked the "Lisnyi" market in Sloviansk, injuring three women. The enemy also destroyed a bridge over the Kazennyi Torets River.
Russian forces attacked Odesa, resulting in damage to infrastructure. Details of the incident are currently being clarified.
The enemy attacked a passenger train carrying 340 passengers; the strike hit the locomotive. The driver and his assistant were killed, and the passengers were evacuated by bus to Odesa.
A Russian drone hit the locomotive of a passenger train in Odesa region, killing the driver and his assistant. The 340 passengers and train crew were evacuated; none of them were injured.
Anatolie Nosatii interrupted a NewsMaker journalist who began her question in Russian, saying that he did not understand. He asked her to rephrase it in Romanian and praised her command of the official language.
The Chornomorets Stadium in Odesa, damaged by Russian shelling, has resumed operations of its hotel, office, and halls. The replacement of glass\r\nand windows is still ahead.
On the night of August 12, Russian forces attacked Odesa. Infrastructure and a residential building were damaged; there were no casualties.
Investigators are examining the involvement of former Defense Minister Giorgi Tskhakaya’s adviser in concluding drone contracts at inflated prices.
Following Russia's massive attack on the night of August 9, repairs are ongoing in Odesa, and 2,600 households in the Peresyp district are without electricity. Due to the heat, emergency outages are being implemented, and residents are urged to consume electricity sparingly.
Ukraine is considering transporting grain by rail through Moldova to the Romanian port of Constanța. Kyiv is asking Chișinău for a 50% discount on tariffs, while Moldova is demanding guarantees regarding volumes.
Record-low water levels on the Danube are limiting grain flows through Romania, while Russian strikes are diverting Ukrainian exports from Odesa. This is increasing costs and delays, threatening global food supplies.
A pseudo-rehabilitation center was exposed in Odesa, where addicted people were used as free labor. The facility's founder was notified of suspicion; the scheme had been operating for more than two years.
Following Russia’s massive attack on August 9, energy workers restored power to 226. 7 thousand households in the Odesa region. During the day, outages may occur due to grid restrictions; some equipment is under repair.
On August 7, the Kyivskyi District Court of Odesa continued examining evidence in the case of Odrex doctors accused of negligence that led to the death of a patient. Previously, hearings had been postponed because defense attorneys failed to appear.
In Odesa region, following the nighttime Russian attack, power engineers partially restored power to critical infrastructure facilities and restored electricity to 128. 4 thousand households. Repair work is continuing around the clock.
As a result of the massive missile-and-drone attack on Odesa region, 13 people were injured, six were hospitalized, and one is in serious condition. All are receiving the necessary medical and psychological assistance.
President Zelenskyy said that restoration work is ongoing in Odesa after the strike. As of this morning, more than 300,000 families were without power; a third have already had their electricity restored.
Moldova is preparing proposals to provide Ukraine with 20 locomotives. The ministers discussed competitive transportation costs and new routes to the Port of Constanța.
On the Odesa–Mykolaiv highway, the van driver entered the oncoming lane and collided with two minibuses. Three people were killed, and seven others were hospitalized.