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Ombudsman says Ukraine seeks to agree with Russia on principles of prisoner exchange. Ukrainian armed forces operation in Kursk region improves the situation with the return of Ukrainian prisoners.

The Government has approved a draft law banning the use of software products from countries under sanctions. It is proposed to ban the distribution and use of such programs by legal entities in Ukraine.

The government introduced subsidies for farmers in the frontline areas: UAH 1,000 per hectare in the areas of possible hostilities and UAH 2,000 per hectare in the areas of active hostilities. Applications for support for the development of irrigation systems have also been accepted.

UZ is developing a model for changing tariffs for passenger transportation, including domestic and Intercity+. The company plans to increase base fares moderately every year and introduce flexible pricing depending on the popularity of flights.

The contractor will start construction of the metro to Vynohradar in October at its own expense. KCSA will pay for the work only after the state expert review and confirmation of its quality.

The SBI has not recognized Yulia Sosiedka as a victim in the case against Oleksandr Zyma of the NBU for 4 months, ignoring the court's decision. Sosedka is concerned about the delay in the investigation and the violation of her constitutional rights.

ARMA employees cannot use cars with cover plates because they do not have operatives. The lawyer explained that such license plates can only be used by agencies with operational officers, such as the SBU, the MIA, and the NABU.

The first case of Clade I monkeypox outside of Africa has been detected in Sweden. The person became infected while staying in the African region where the disease is outbreak.

Russian forces shelled Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovs'k region using artillery and kamikaze drones. Infrastructure, businesses, residential buildings and cars were damaged, but there were no casualties.

A new study has shown that the biggest changes in the human body occur at the ages of 44 and 60. Scientists have identified transformations in molecules related to metabolism and the immune system.

Occupation forces dropped explosives from a drone on a 60-year-old man in Kozatske, Kherson region. The man was fatally wounded and died, said Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson RMA.

Defense procurement agencies have signed contracts to supply the army with weapons and logistics worth over UAH 280 billion. The procurement includes modern weapons systems, ammunition, clothing, protective equipment and food.

An underwater hunter discovered the wreckage of an enemy UAV at a depth of 5 meters. The SES divers recovered the remains of the Shahed drone from the water for further investigation.

The KCSA recommends that Kyiv schools organize as much face-to-face education as possible in 2024-2025. The school year will start on September 2, and the capacity of shelters in schools has increased by 67,000 seats.

The second edition of the Education of Wonderland forum expands its format to an educational festival. The event will combine a forum on the future of education and an exhibition of educational opportunities, bringing together more than 100 institutions and 30 speakers.

Latvia has provided medical rehabilitation to over 540 wounded Ukrainian soldiers. The country will continue to support Ukraine by sending humanitarian aid and accepting wounded soldiers for treatment.

The entry of the Ukrainian Armed Forces into the territory of the Russian Federation dealt a significant blow to Putin's reputation and showed the incapacity of the Russian authorities. This may affect Ukraine's position at the upcoming Peace Summit and the attitude of partners to Russia's “red lines.

Advisor to the head of the OP pointed the finger at Russia in case of the explosions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Podolyak stated that Ukraine has no relation to the incident and did not receive any benefits from it.

Ukrainian units successfully repel the next attacks of the enemy on the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region. Dmytro Likhovy reported on the activation of the enemy and the difficulty of maintaining positions due to the peculiarities of the terrain.

The spokesman of the UAF "Tavria" reported no significant changes in the tactics and composition of the enemy's troops. Over the past day, the enemy carried out 288 shelling attacks, using almost 1,600 rounds of ammunition.

At night over the Kirovohrad region, an attack by enemy UAVs was repelled. The consequences of the attack have not yet been recorded.

In a day, Russian troops delivered 397 strikes on 14 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the shelling, 4 people were injured, residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.

North Korea will open its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in 5 years. Tours will start in December 2024 in Samjiyon, and then likely spread throughout the country.

Former US President Trump discussed the hostage situation and the ceasefire in Gaza with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The conversation took place on the eve of an important round of talks in Doha involving the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Israel.

According to one version, the Archaeologist's Day was celebrated on August 15 because the famous scientist Tetiana Passek, who led the Trypillia expedition in Ukraine in 1934-1947, was born on that day.

Google reports a phishing attack by Iranian hackers on the inner circle of Biden, Harris, and Trump. APT42 attacks target personal email accounts associated with politicians.

The Russian army shelled the town of Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhya region. The attack wounded four people, damaged residential buildings and two cars.

Olena Zelenska took part in a meeting on the summit to be held on November 12-13 in Kyiv. The event will be a platform for sharing experiences and strengthening international cooperation in the field of school feeding.

Occupants shelled Nikopol district with kamikaze drones and artillery. Infrastructure, outbuildings, a greenhouse and a social institution were damaged, but no people were injured.

Critical enterprises have reserved more than 160,000 employees from mobilization through Diia. This ensures the stable functioning of important industries and supports the country's economy.