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Hot weather is expected in Ukraine on August 18, with temperatures reaching 35-36° in the south. In some places, there may be short-term rains and thunderstorms, especially in the western and central regions.

A series of explosions were heard in Kharkiv, as reported by the media. It is worth noting that no alert was issued in the region, and the Air Force did not warn of threats.

a Russian strike with an Iskander-K missile damaged 5 high-rise buildings and a shopping center in Sumy region. More than 500 windows were smashed and 15 cars were damaged. An aid center for the affected residents was set up.

In Gostomel, Kyiv region, children found a grenade on a playground. The parents noticed the danger in time and called the State Emergency Service, which seized the F-1 hand grenade.

An aid headquarters is set up in Sumy after a rocket attack on a residential area. Five high-rise buildings, 15 cars and a shopping center were damaged. The center provides advice on how to apply for financial aid.

The Prosecutor General's Office has launched an investigation into the dissemination of a video of the beheading of a suspected Ukrainian serviceman. Investigators of the SBU Main Investigation Department are taking urgent actions to verify the information and related circumstances.

The German government will not provide additional financial support to Ukraine due to the lack of funds in the budget. Previously planned payments and arms transfers will continue, but new applications will not be approved.

Oleksandr Fedorenko won silver in the individual kayak cross race at the European Youth Rowing Slalom Championships in Krakow. This is Ukraine's first medal in this discipline at the continental championship.

Volodymyr Zhovnir has been suspended from his duties as CEO of Okhmatdyt until the inspections are completed.

An explosion was heard in Sumy. The Air Force warned of a ballistic missile threat and urged people to take shelter in areas where an alert was issued.

Ukraine's Air Defense Forces have destroyed an enemy drone in the skies over Dnipropetrovs'k region. The successful interception was announced by the head of the regional council, Mykola Lukashuk, who thanked the military of the Vostok military group.

A queue of almost a thousand cars formed in front of the Kerch bridge from the Russian side. The waiting time is up to three hours, and traffic was blocked due to a drone attack.

An explosion was heard in Kryvyi Rih. The Air Force warned of the possibility of ballistic missile attacks from the east, and local authorities did not comment on the situation.

According to The Washington Post, Ukraine and Russia were preparing for talks in Doha to end attacks on energy facilities. The meeting was disrupted by Ukraine's invasion of the Kursk region.

Consumers in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhya and Sumy regions were left without electricity as a result of hostile attacks. Damage to gas pipelines left more than a thousand customers in four regions without gas.

Ukraine and Guatemala considered the possibility of strengthening economic cooperation, including the conclusion of a free trade agreement. Guatemala actively supports Ukraine in international initiatives and coalitions.

Over the last day, the occupants attacked the settlements of Donetsk region 14 times. Two people died, one was wounded, and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged. 2610 people were evacuated from the front line.

Iran may postpone its planned retaliation against Israel for the assassination of the Hamas leader to give time for ceasefire talks in Gaza. The United States, Israel, Egypt and Qatar meet in Doha, presenting a “compromise proposal.

Kyiv RMA handed over 4 mini-excavators to the 72nd Brigade to equip their defensive positions. The company also provided the military with 50 FPV drones, a vehicle, and allocated UAH 32 million for electronic warfare, communications, and drones.

Over the past day, 132 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched 7 missile and 70 air strikes, making 4698 attacks. The Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully repelled the attacks in different directions, inflicting significant losses on the enemy.

The body of a 52-year-old mechanic of thermal and mechanical equipment with no signs of life was found at a power facility in Kyiv region. Paramedics pronounced the worker dead.

At night and in the morning, Russian troops fired 18 times at the border areas of Sumy region. Forty-one explosions were recorded, one civilian was injured, and buildings and cars were damaged.

The President of Ukraine showed a video with the developments of the national defense complex for sea, land and air, which destroy Russia's potential.

Over the past day, the occupiers attacked critical infrastructure, educational institutions and residential buildings in Kherson region. Six people, including one child, were injured in the shelling.

Heat is expected to reach 35-36° in Ukraine, especially in the south and Kirovohrad region. Short-term rains and thunderstorms are forecast in the western regions and Vinnytsia region, with fog possible in the Carpathians.

Two people were injured in a Russian strike on civilian infrastructure in Sumy. Rescue services are working at the scene and searching for possible victims.

The occupants carried out 401 attacks on 15 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. They used 299 UAVs, 9 MLRS attacks and 93 artillery attacks, damaged infrastructure, and caused no civilian casualties.

Russian troops attacked the Kutsurub community with FPV drones, injuring three police officers. The waters of the Ochakivska community were also shelled and one Shahed UAV was destroyed.

Russian occupation forces fired 401 times at 15 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. UAVs, MLRS and artillery were used, and residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the country's intention to host the Summer Olympics in 2040 or 2044. Minister of Sports Slawomir Nitras plans to present a new strategy for the development of sports in preparation for the Olympics.