Poland

The Polish border has seen an increase in passenger traffic entering Ukraine. In July, the number of people entering may exceed the number of people leaving by 10-15 thousand people a day.

Political analyst Viktor Bobirenko believes that the delay in the sale of Medvedchuk's yacht by ARMA head Olena Duma cannot be simple negligence. The expert suggests that such actions could be motivated by financial rewards.

Every day, about 150-200 people are denied permission to cross the border of Ukraine. Every day, 10-20 men cannot cross the border because they do not have a military registration document.

The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have shot down 18 drones over Belgorod, Kursk and Orel regions. The acting governor of the Kursk region claims 6 downed drones and 5 missiles.

Russian troops attacked 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region 507 times in 24 hours. They carried out 4 air strikes, 323 UAV attacks, 3 MLRS attacks and 177 artillery attacks, and damaged infrastructure.

Today, on August 8, all mountain climbers celebrate International Mountaineering Day. The event was established in honor of the first conquest of the highest mountain in the French Alps, Mont Blanc

The U. S. State Department considers Putin's statement about Ukraine's 'provocation' in the Kursk region to be an exaggeration. The U.S. emphasizes that Russia has been violating Ukraine's territorial integrity since 2014, and the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces do not violate restrictions on the use of U.S. weapons.

There were 68 combat engagements in the frontline over the last day. Russia launched a missile strike, 50 air strikes, used 674 kamikaze drones and fired 3,682 times at Ukrainian troops' positions.

The US State Department said that Ukraine did not inform them about the operation in the Kursk region of Russia. Nevertheless, Ukraine's actions do not contradict US policy on the use of American weapons.

The President of Ukraine held a meeting with government officials on new social support. They discussed opportunities for new business, job creation and family support.

Members of the HQCJ elected Andriy Pasichnyk as the new head of the commission with 9 votes. Mr. Pasichnyk has experience in legal practice, research and public service in the field of corruption prevention.

ARMA reports billions in losses due to the suspension of production at the Sakhalin field. The agency has appealed to law enforcement to bring the perpetrators to justice and restore the production license.

The mayor of Enerhodar reported the presence of about 1,000 Russian troops at the plant. The plant lacks qualified personnel, and 6 reactors are in a state of cold shutdown.

A 39-year-old Polish citizen was sentenced to 4 months in prison for assaulting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The court also banned him from entering Denmark for 6 years.

At Sheremetyevo airport, Russian customs officers seized a book about Volodymyr Zelenskyy ordered by a Russian. An expert review found it to be banned for import due to possible harm to state security and Russia's interests.

The BES exposed a criminal group selling counterfeit e-cigarettes and hookah tobacco in Kyiv. Over 20 thousand packages of products worth over UAH 15 million were seized.

SBU collected evidence against Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Spiridonov for war crimes in Kherson region. He was involved in mass repressions against civilians and the organization of torture during the occupation of the region.

A former NATO official said that neighboring countries might want to return some of the Ukrainian territories that used to be part of those states. The Center for Strategic Communications called this a fake, pointing to official denials from the governments of these countries.

A Russian court has rejected a petition for the release of seriously ill Crimean political prisoner Tofik Abdulgaziyev. Due to improper detention, he lost 40 kilograms and contracted pulmonary tuberculosis.

The head of the Donetsk RMA said that Russian troops did not enter Toretsk, despite 14 attempts to storm the city in 24 hours. About 3,000 people remain in the city, and mandatory evacuation from the frontline areas continues.

Law enforcement officers should assess the actions of Olena Duma in delaying the sale of Medvedchuk's yacht. Lawyer Serhiy Lysenko believes that it could be official negligence or deliberate actions in the interests of a pro-Russian politician.

The Polish Foreign Minister said that the opening of the border with Belarus depends on the release of journalist Andrzej Poczobut. Poland is also working to solve problems with obtaining visas for Belarusians.

Ukraine may feel the effects of the collapse in Asian stock markets. This may manifest itself in a decline in export revenues.

The US State Department has declared its readiness to defend Israel from attacks and terrorism. At the same time, the United States calls on all parties to de-escalate and will take measures to protect its interests in the Middle East.

A 39-year-old Polish man accused of attacking Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has told a court he does not remember anything. He denied responsibility, citing alcohol consumption and a 'bad day'.

The community of Brovary donated 39 Mavic-3 drones to the Third Separate Assault Brigade. The soldiers thanked for the support, and Mayor Ihor Sapozhko expressed his gratitude to the military for their courage.

The Deputy Minister of Energy reported that some capacities have been restored. The power grid is expected to cope better with the upcoming heat wave, but consumers are urged to save electricity during peak hours.

The suspect took part in the seizure of the village of Kozarovychi in Vyshgorod district. During the occupation of the settlement, Tamryan was involved in the so-called "mopping-up operations" aimed at identifying members of the resistance movement in the region.

UNESCO will support archaeological research in the areas affected by the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP. The organization will help with monitoring, coordination, and training on recording crimes related to cultural property.

The government has allowed foreign companies to obtain permits for construction activities in Ukraine without a license. This will allow Polish companies to equip checkpoints on the Ukrainian-Polish border.