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The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has added the 'Horodok stitch' embroidery technique to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This technique is common in Lviv region and symbolizes the history and identity of the local community.

NATO allies are asking for the replacement of Polish General Artur Jakubczyk because of irregularities in the competition for a position at the headquarters. He is also accused of homophobic and racist behavior.

Slovakia and Hungary rejected the EU's proposal to replace Russian oil with supplies through Croatia. Budapest called Croatia unreliable for transit, which caused outrage in Zagreb.

Occupants are transferring new units from Luhansk region to the Vovchansk direction of Kharkiv region. Among them are units of the 22nd motorized rifle battalion and the 'Alexander Nevsky' volunteer brigade.

A 42-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man were detained for assaulting a patrol police officer in Odesa. The conflict with the TCR servicemen and patrol policemen occurred during the delivery of a summons to the driver of a KIA car, who fled the scene.

The Russian Defense Ministry said that 75 drones were intercepted in several regions. An oil depot in the Belgorod region, a military airfield and the Rosrezerv plant in the Rostov region, where fuel tanks are burning, were attacked.

At night and in the morning, the enemy attacked Bilopilska and Esmanska communities in Sumy region. An explosive device was dropped on the Bilopil community, and the Esman community was attacked by FPV drones.

Over the past day, the occupiers shelled 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region using aircraft, drones, MLRS and artillery. Two civilians were injured as a result of the attacks.

In the kamenskiy district of the rostov region of the russian federation, fuel tanks caught fire after a drone attack.

An infrastructure facility was hit in Vinnytsia region. The SES units are working at the scene, and residents are urged to stay in shelters until the air raid warning is lifted.

UNN offers a selection of five exciting psychological thrillers to watch over the weekend. Among the recommended films are Nocturnal Animals, The Joker, Anatomy of a Fall, Fresh and The Illusion of Safety.

During the day, the occupants shelled several communities in the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovs'k region. An administrative building and a power line were damaged, with no civilian casualties.

Since the beginning of the war, the NBU has transferred over UAH 35. 9 billion for defense needs from a special account. As of August 1, 2024, the account balance exceeded UAH 1.3 billion.

Despite the war in Ukraine, the process of removing banks from the market has not stopped. Thus, as of February 24, 2022, the liquidation process was initiated against 8 banks. Last year, for the first time in Ukraine, not only bankrupt banks but also profitable institutions were subject to liquidation and license revocation, including Concord Bank.

Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise identifies and analyzes enemy missiles and UAVs. Experts use modern technologies to identify the type of weapon and collect evidence of Russian crimes.

The head of the main service center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported a significant increase in the number of women applying for driver's licenses. This is due to martial law and the general desire of Ukrainians to have a driver's license.

The Rivne Court of Appeal changed the measure of restraint for Serhiy Lutsiuk from custody to bail in the amount of UAH 454,200. The former TCC executive is suspected of beating his subordinate and corruption.

The SBU collected evidence against collaborator Volodymyr Boyenko, who heads the occupation “DNR customs”. He ensures the transfer of military equipment from Russia to the eastern front of Ukraine, using former warehouses of the Donetsk customs.

The investigation into a former Ukrainian law enforcement officer who defected to Russia during the occupation of Kupyansk has been completed. He faces life imprisonment for treason and collaboration.

Four employees of the TCC and an employee of the Borshchiv City Council were served with suspicions of corruption, illegal detention and beating people. The suspects face 5 to 10 years in prison.

The National Bank estimated GDP growth in the second quarter of 2024 at 3. 7% and forecasts a slowdown to 3.1-2.3% in the third and fourth quarters. The reasons are the destruction of energy infrastructure and electricity shortages.

Ukrainian athlete Mykhailo Kokhan has qualified for the hammer throw final at the Olympic Games in Paris. In the qualification, he took second place in Group A with a throw of 77.42 meters.

Prime Minister Shmyhal reports $12. 4 billion in food exports from Ukraine in the first half of the year. The government is supporting farmers with grants, compensation, and soft loans, as well as helping with logistics and demining.

In July 2024, Ukraine imported 837. 8 thousand MWh of electricity, which is 2% less than in June. The largest share of imports came from Hungary (45%), followed by Poland (19%) and Romania (18%).

As of the end of July, 430 children were taken away from refugees from Ukraine abroad, most of them in Germany and Poland. The reasons vary from parental behavior that is unacceptable in Europe to health problems, and 65 children have already been returned.

russian oil companies have reduced drilling rates by 2. 5% compared to last year due to OPEC+ production cuts. russia is implementing two sets of cuts, but still produces more oil than agreed.

ARMA failed to sell Medvedchuk's yacht after two years of arrest in Croatia. The head of the agency, Olena Duma, delayed the process, starting the sale only a month before the end of the arrest.

European gas prices rose by 2. 2% due to escalation in the Middle East and fears of supply disruptions. Traders are concerned about stockpiling for the winter, despite well-filled storage facilities.

Russian troops attacked 17 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. They carried out 5 air strikes, 244 UAV attacks, 5 MLRS attacks and 194 artillery attacks, and damaged residential buildings.

Oppositionist Ilya Yashin released a photo after his release from prison. In the picture, he is with Vadim Ostanin and the leaders of the FBC, still in prison clothes.