Poltava Oblast
Rain, thunderstorms and wind are expected in western Ukraine, while the south and east will remain dry and sunny. Up to +28° in Kyiv.
The government increased funding for the reconstruction of critical infrastructure to UAH 1. 987 billion. The funds will go toward 138 existing and 25 new projects.
Russia attacked Ukraine with drones and ballistic missiles, damaging infrastructure and residential buildings. Fires at enterprises in Chubynske are being extinguished.
At night, Russia launched 258 drones, Oniks missiles, and Iskander/KN-23 ballistic missiles at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 233 aerial targets.
At night, Russian forces struck businesses and an energy facility in two districts of the Poltava region. There were no casualties.
Explosions were heard in Kyiv, air defense was active, and debris fell in the courtyard of a building. Two people were injured in Kryvyi Rih, and civilian infrastructure was damaged in the Sumy region.
In Kryvyi Rih, the clearing of the rubble following the Russian strike on a shopping center has been completed. Sixteen people were killed and 136 injured, including 26 children.
A fire broke out in the Myrhorod district after two Russian strikes. Rescuers extinguished it; there were no fatalities or injuries.
Due to another Russian attack, operations at DTEK Naftogaz’s gas production facility in the Poltava region have been halted.
A student, acting on an order from the Russian Federation, made explosives for an attempt on the life of a commander of one of the military units and agreed to set a truck on fire. The SBU detained him during the arson.
A motorcycle patrol has begun operating in Vinnytsia to ensure faster response times and road safety. Currently, 88 motorcycle patrol officers serve in Ukraine.
The head of a dance troupe in Poltava region is suspected of sexual crimes against female students. The investigation has identified four victims; the crimes were committed from 1982 to 2014.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Russian occupiers have damaged or destroyed 88 stadiums in Ukraine, 14 of which have been completely destroyed. Direct losses to sports infrastructure are estimated at $4 billion.
As a result of Russia's attack on the Poltava region, three industrial enterprises in two districts were affected. There were no fatalities or casualties, and the fires have been extinguished.
At 6:33 a. m. on August 15, the Main Center for Special Monitoring registered an earthquake in the Poltava region with a magnitude of 2.4 at a depth of 3 km. According to the classification, it is imperceptible.
At night, the enemy attacked Poltava region; a UAV strike on an industrial enterprise in Myrhorod district was recorded. Buildings were damaged, and two people were injured.
In Lubny, on August 14, a man shot at police officers during a check, wounding one law enforcement officer. He was detained and notified of suspicion of encroaching on the life of a law enforcement officer.
Weather forecaster Natalia Didенко forecasts dry, sunny weather for August 15–16. On Saturday, temperatures will be +25 to +28 degrees, while on Sunday the heat will intensify to +29 to +33 degrees.
Russian shelling caused a fire at an industrial enterprise in Myrhorod district. Rescuers extinguished the fire; there were no deaths or injuries.
Today, the enemy attacked DTEK Naftogaz's energy infrastructure. As a result of the attack, operations at the gas production facility in Poltava region have been suspended.
A couple from Kremenchuk district will stand trial for systematically torturing their 10-year-old son. According to the investigation, the parents regularly treated the child cruelly.
As a result of Russia's overnight attack on Kyiv and the region, four people were killed, including a three-year-old child. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia through new sanctions and for Ukraine to be provided with more air defense systems.
A Russian attack on a critical infrastructure facility in Poltava region caused a leak of a dangerous chemical substance. Rescuers from the State Emergency Service sealed the damaged containers and eliminated the threat.
During the Russian shelling of Kyiv, police demonstrated the work of specialists under attack conditions. As a result of the strike, civilians and 22-year-old patrol officer Yehor Terekhin were killed.
At night in Kyiv, during a repeated Russian strike, 22-year-old patrol officer Yehor Terekhin, who was helping people, was killed. In the capital, 9 dead, over 30 wounded, in Kyiv region a massive fire engulfed 20,000 sq. m of a logistics center, the Ministry of Internal Affairs service center in Poltava region was damaged.
On the night of August 1, the Russians attacked Ukraine with 35 missiles and 185 UAVs, the main strike hit the Kyiv region. As of 09:30, 156 targets were shot down, missile and drone impacts were recorded at 21 locations.
The Russians launched 35 missiles at Ukraine, including 27 ballistic missiles, and 185 drones. Zelenskyy stated that due to a shortage of interceptors for the Patriot system, only one ballistic missile was shot down.
Russian troops attack Kyiv with ballistic missiles from Chernihiv and Poltava regions. Mayor Klitschko confirmed explosions in the city.
On average, 13. 3 thousand couples get married in Ukraine every month. At the same time, statistics show that traditionally more marriages are concluded in the second half of the year.
The President appointed Oleh Fedoriv as head of the SBU Center "A" and Olena Voronova as head of the Personnel Management Department. New heads of the SBU Main Directorates in the regions were also appointed.