Odesa Oblast
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.
The High Anti-Corruption Court sentenced Anatoliy Khmilkovskyi, a deputy of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi District Council, to 5 years in prison. He was found guilty of inciting bribery of local deputies and fraud.
The deputy commander of a military unit in Odesa region organized a scheme to evade service, appropriating up to UAH 20 million. The official received almost UAH 2.5 million in payments for someone else's service.
Baku is considering lifting the arms embargo on Ukraine if Russia continues its aggressive policy. This is due to Russian strikes on Ukraine's oil and gas infrastructure, through which Azerbaijani energy carriers pass.
In Odesa region, three people died on a beach: a woman and two men. It was preliminarily established that they were blown up by unknown objects while swimming.
A patrol police officer from Odesa region illegally crossed the state border. He has been dismissed from service and is promised to be brought to justice.
An Odesa customs official was notified of suspicion of demanding and receiving undue benefit. She received over 270,000 hryvnias, promising not to impose fines.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine reported that 24% of water samples at bathing sites do not meet microbiological standards. Of 104 samples taken, 25 were found to be contaminated.
In Odesa and Mykolaiv regions, freight transport is allowed to move during curfew. This requires accompanying documents, and in Odesa region - a special pass.
Ukrainian agrarians have harvested 19. 9 million tons of early grain and leguminous crops from 5.3 million hectares. This accounts for 47% of the threshed area.
A large-scale fire of dry vegetation covering 25 hectares has been extinguished in Odesa region. Reconnaissance using a drone allowed for prompt localization of the ignition sources.
The enemy attacked Odesa district with drones, damaging a sewage pumping station. A gas station guard was injured, sustaining cuts to his arm.
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana-Silvia Țoiu made her first visit to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. She visited the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv, which was damaged by a Russian missile, and the School of Superheroes.
An explosion occurred in Mykolaiv during an air raid alert. Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych confirmed the event, the head of the OMA warned of a target on the city.
Recently, an open boxing tournament dedicated to the memory of the fallen heroes of Tlumachchyna, who gave their lives for Ukraine, took place in the city of Tlumach, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Russia attacked a compressor station of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine in Odesa region. This facility ensures gas supplies from LNG terminals in Greece to Ukrainian gas storage facilities and is involved in the supply route for LNG from the USA and gas from Azerbaijan.
An air raid alert was declared in the Romanian Tulcea county due to a Russian attack on the south of Odesa region.
President Zelenskyy commented on Russia's night attacks on Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions, which resulted in casualties and infrastructure damage. He emphasized the need to increase pressure on the Kremlin to end the war.
In Bolhrad, Odesa region, the monument to Alexander Pushkin, which contained symbols of Russian imperial policy, was dismantled. The dismantling took place in accordance with the law on decolonization and the order of the Ministry of Culture.
In Izmail, a moped driver opened fire on police officers during a document check, fatally wounding one. The assailant has been detained and faces life imprisonment.
President Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's night attack with ballistic missiles and "Shaheds". One person died in Lozova, 10 were injured, including children.
UNN has compiled eight destinations for short trips around Ukraine that will allow you to change the scenery. Visit flooded monasteries, medieval fortresses and canyons.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a mechanism by which medical workers employed in rural areas will be able to receive official housing. The medic independently chooses the dwelling, which, after approval, is purchased by the state for use during their employment.
On the night of August 4, Ukraine was attacked by 162 UAVs and an Kh-47 M2 "Kinzhal" missile. Air defense forces shot down 161 enemy targets, one hit was recorded.
Russian troops attacked Nikopol district on August 3 and 4, using drones and artillery. Three people were injured, a transport enterprise was damaged.
During the night, the enemy attacked Odesa region with drones, damaging a radio market and a disused dormitory. The fires were promptly extinguished, and there were no casualties.
Prosecutors in the defense sector documented dozens of facts of abuses related to mobilization during July 2025. Bribes, fictitious employment, and illegal departure abroad were revealed.
In July 2025, Ukrainians purchased over 6. 4 thousand new passenger cars, which is 1% more than last year. Toyota remains the leader, and the Chinese brand BYD is approaching it.
In the first six months of 2025, 589 orphans and children deprived of parental care were adopted in Ukraine. The largest number of adoptions was recorded in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions.
In the first half of 2025, Kyiv, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Kharkiv regions became leaders in new car sales. RENAULT Duster was the bestseller among new cars, while Volkswagen Golf, Tesla Model Y, and Audi Q5 led among used cars.