Poltava

Oleksandr Khyzhnyak, Olympic boxing champion, returned to Ukraine from Paris. He was solemnly welcomed at the country's main railway station, where he added a champion's artifact to the railway collection.

Starting August 15, the heat is expected to increase in Ukraine, starting in the west. By Independence Day, the weather will stabilize, and it will be comfortably warm and sunny, forecasts weather forecaster Natalia Didenko.

On the night of August 9, 2024, Ukraine shot down 27 Russian 'Shahed' attack drones. The attack was carried out from the Prymorsko-Akhtarsk area, and the drones were destroyed in seven regions of Ukraine.

An air alert has been declared in Kyiv region due to the threat of enemy attack drones. The Ukrainian Air Force calls on the public to be vigilant and follow safety rules.

At night, the enemy attacked Poltava region. Due to the effective actions of the Defense Forces, no hits were recorded on the territory, and there were no casualties.

On August 8, Kyiv is expected to have comfortable weather without precipitation, up to +26°. Across Ukraine, the temperature will range from +25° to +32°, with partly cloudy skies and light rains possible in most regions.

The BES conducted searches in Poltava City Council over the embezzlement of UAH 5. 3 million in the purchase of drones. The former director and chief specialist of the defense department were notified of suspicion.

The body of a 58-year-old local resident was found on a railroad track in Poltava. According to preliminary data, there were no signs of trauma from the train and no traces of violent death, and an examination has been scheduled.

On the night of July 6, Russian troops attacked Poltava region. According to the head of the RMA, there were no casualties due to the actions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

At night, Russian UAVs attacked Poltava region. The defense forces successfully practiced on the enemy targets, no hits or casualties were recorded. Air alert was declared twice in the region during the day.

Russian occupants attacked Ukraine with 24 Shahed attack UAVs. All enemy drones were shot down by air defense forces in seven regions of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Air Force spotted enemy drones in Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Kirovohrad regions. The UAVs are moving in different directions across the country.

7 trains are delayed in Poltava region due to nighttime shelling of railroad infrastructure. Ukrzaliznytsia repaired damaged sections and organized meals for passengers in Kyiv.

About 40 households and railway infrastructure were damaged in Poltava region as a result of hostile shelling. Philip Pronin, Head of the RMA, said that the specialized commission has already worked at the facilities and people will receive assistance.

On August 3, the occupants attacked Poltava region. According to preliminary data, no hits to civilian infrastructure were recorded after the explosions, and no information about casualties was received.

An explosion was heard in Sumy. The head of the Sumy MVA said that the smoke seen by residents was the result of a rubber fire in one of the city's districts.

In the first half of 2024, 87,655 newborns and 72,766 marriages were registered in Ukraine. Most births and marriages took place in Kyiv, followed by Lviv, Dnipro and Odesa regions.

At night, Russian troops attempted to attack Poltava region using drones. The Ukrainian defense forces successfully hit all targets, with no casualties or hits recorded.

Ukrainian forces shoot down 24 Shahed-131/136 UAVs during a large-scale air attack.

In the first half of 2024, 87,655 babies were born in Ukraine. Most births were recorded in Kyiv, Lviv, and Dnipro regions, and 72,766 couples got married.

A 55-year-old resident of the Lubny community was detained on suspicion of sexual abuse of a minor child. Investigators are preparing a motion to keep the suspect in custody.

In Poltava and Sumy regions, air defense forces are targeting enemy drones.

At night, 7 Russian Shahed drones were shot down over Ukraine. The enemy also attacked with Iskander-M ballistic missiles from the Voronezh region and Crimea. Drones were destroyed in Kyiv, Poltava, Kherson and Dnipro regions.

Explosions are heard in Dnipro, and an air alert is issued. The Air Force warns of the threat of ballistic missile attacks in 10 regions of Ukraine, including Dnipro.

In Poltava region, the air raid lasted more than 10 hours. Thanks to the work of air defense, no hits were recorded in the region, and there were no casualties.

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Khyzhnyak defeated Hungary's Pylyp Akilov in the 80 kg weight category at the 2024 Olympic Games. The Poltava athlete's next fight will take place on August 2.

President Zelenskyy met with business representatives in Poltava region. He thanked entrepreneurs for their contribution to the economy and promised to strengthen the region's air defense.

On July 29, a cold atmospheric front will cross Ukraine, bringing rain and thunderstorms to some regions. Strong northwesterly winds with gusts of up to 15-20 m/s are expected, and the air temperature will drop.

At night, Russian troops launched a drone strike in the Poltava region. An industrial facility was damaged and a fire broke out, which was extinguished by rescuers. There were no casualties.

Hostile UAVs attacked Kyiv region, but without hitting infrastructure or causing casualties. Debris damaged private homes and cut power lines.