Odesa Oblast
In Odesa region, the investigation into the terrorist attack in Biliaivka has been completed, where a man, on the instructions of Russian special services, organized an explosion at the district police department. The indictment has been sent to court, and the perpetrator will remain in custody.
In Izmail, a 23-year-old man sustained shrapnel wounds as a result of an explosion of an unknown object he picked up. Police are investigating the incident, reminding of the danger of touching suspicious objects.
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.
A resident of Dnipro headed a group that defrauded EU citizens of almost UAH 12 million. Ukrainian and Czech law enforcement officers liquidated a network of call centers that operated in several regions of Ukraine.
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.
Odesa region suffered a massive drone attack, energy infrastructure was damaged. More than 29,000 subscribers were left without electricity, and there is one injured person.
In Odesa region, the car of Reni Mayor Ihor Plekhov overturned. His mother died, and his five-year-old son sustained numerous injuries.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko has taken personal control of the investigation into the death of 10-year-old Vanya Honcharuk at a football camp. The composition of the group of prosecutors has been changed for an effective investigation.
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.
Since the beginning of 2025, over 4. 2 million square meters of housing have been commissioned in Ukraine, which is 6.4% less than last year. Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, and Lviv Oblast are leading, while Odesa Oblast has shown more than a twofold increase in volumes.
In the first six months of 2025, 38,671 couples divorced in Ukrainian courts, which is three times more than through civil registry offices. Dnipropetrovsk region leads in the number of divorces, while Zakarpattia and Volyn regions have the lowest rates.
Farmers in Sumy region are completing the harvest of early grain and leguminous crops, having threshed over 1 million tons of grain from almost 200 thousand hectares. The average yield exceeded last year's, despite difficult conditions.
In Odesa region, a group of law enforcement officers and military personnel who organized the illegal departure of conscripts abroad was exposed. The cost of the "service" was 5 thousand US dollars.
In the Kherson region, a Russian drone attacked a prosecutor's office service vehicle on the Mykolaiv-Kherson highway. A 58-year-old driver and a 38-year-old prosecutor were injured and taken to the hospital.
In Odesa region, a man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for treason. He spied for the Russian Federation disguised as a woman, adjusting drone and missile attacks.
The head of the enterprise has been notified of suspicion of fraud and use of forged documents. She planned to supply 250 tons of low-quality butter to military units.
A 31-year-old resident of Izmail, who organized an underground poker club with millions in profits, was detained in Odesa region. He also controlled the criminal "cash fund" and spread influence to other districts.
The director of a Kyiv enterprise organized a scheme to remove conscripts from registration and book them. For her "services," she requested 19 thousand US dollars.
Odesa police refute information about the murder of senior lieutenant Ihor Hapenko and his involvement in the beating of a civilian. The officer is on leave, and the man had an epileptic seizure after alcohol.
In Ukraine, almost 2 million debt proceedings are related to unpaid fines for traffic violations. Since the beginning of the year, the Unified Register of Debtors has been replenished with 375,810 new entries, predominantly men aged 25-45, but the share of women has increased to 21%.
A monument dedicated to the heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people has been unveiled in Odesa. The monument symbolizes the resilience and strength of Ukrainians in their struggle for independence.
Due to worsening weather, 192 settlements in seven regions of Ukraine were left without electricity. Oblenergo brigades are working on restoration.
As of August 22, 2025, Ukrainian agrarians have harvested over 27. 25 million tons of grain and leguminous crops. In Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Kharkiv regions, the harvesting of sunflower and soybeans has begun.
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°.
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.
On August 22, Ukraine will be covered by a Mediterranean cyclone, which will bring rains, thunderstorms, and squally winds. Mostly dry and moderately warm weather is expected on Independence Day.
Ukrainian state enterprises earned over UAH 16 billion in profit in 2024, almost twice as much as in 2023. The processing industry and transport sector brought the largest profits.
On August 21, a cold atmospheric front will bring rains and thunderstorms to the western and northern regions of Ukraine, and the air temperature will drop. Heat will still persist in the south and east, but later the front will cover most of the country.