Ukraine

President Zelensky met with representatives of Sumy region communities. They discussed strengthening air defense, rebuilding energy facilities and enterprises, compensation for farmers, and the Victory Plan.

Billionaires Arkady and Boris Rotenberg have seized 10 plots of land in Crimea that previously belonged to Ukrainian businessmen. The land is needed for the construction of a yacht marina in Balaklava Bay on behalf of Putin.

Fragments of the drone were found in the area of the Litsov Canal, one kilometer from the St. George arm. The Romanian Defense Ministry condemned the rf attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and seized the wreckage for examination.

Pavlo Gerchynsky called the posters of the “Georgian Dream” with the ruins of Ukrainian cities outrageous and shameful. The ambassador emphasized that peace in Georgia and the EU was achieved at the cost of the sacrifices of the Ukrainian people.

The head of the Center for Political Analysis said that Russia was planning a provocation near the Mozyr Oil Refinery to blame Ukraine. Lukashenka admits that Russian drones have been flying into Belarus and crashing.

Ukrainian boxers won 6 medals at the international tournament in Shymkent. Mykyta Zasenok won silver and a special award, and five other athletes won bronze in different weight categories.

Research is underway in Odesa region to grow cotton on local soils. Despite the difficult climate conditions, more than half of the bolls have already opened, indicating that they are ready for harvest.

A Ukrainian missile strike on a training ground near Donetsk killed more than 20 soldiers, including 6 officers from the DPRK. The attack took place during a meeting between North Korean representatives and their Russian counterparts.

During his visit to Sumy region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a medical facility treating wounded soldiers. He awarded the defenders, thanked them for their service and wished them a speedy recovery.

Nine citizens of Ukraine were served a notice of suspicion of ill-treatment of prisoners of war in the “Kalinin colony of the Donetsk People's Republic”. The suspects used physical and psychological violence against the captured Ukrainian military.

The General Staff reports an increase in the number of combat engagements to 79. The most intense fighting is taking place in the Kurakhove, Kupyansk and Pokrovsk sectors, where the enemy is actively attacking Ukrainian positions.

Ukraine's DELTA combat system played a key role in NATO's anti-drone exercise in the Netherlands. Experts from the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Center for Innovation demonstrated the system's drone identification and detection capabilities.

President Zelensky met with teachers from Sumy, Chernihiv, Kharkiv and Poltava regions. He awarded them state awards and conferred honorary titles for their important work in the regions bordering the aggressor.

Poland intends to start building defense fortifications on its borders with Russia and Belarus. The Eastern Shield project envisages the creation of surveillance and drone defense systems by 2028.

Belarusian President Lukashenko confirmed that Russian drones had flown into the country. He said that Belarus shoots down any UAVs, regardless of their origin.

The President of Ukraine said that the Kursk operation adds motivation for partners to support Ukraine and put pressure on Russia. Zelensky met with the military in Sumy region who are fighting in Kursk.

The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Security Council in Sumy region, discussing the protection of infrastructure and energy. Zelenskyy visits the 82nd Brigade soldiers participating in the Kursk operation and presents them with state awards.

The Government of Ukraine transferred Spetstechnoexport to the Ministry of Defense due to financial irregularities. The Ministry of Defense initiated an audit of the company's activities, which is currently underway.

The head of Energoatom said that the last of the 10 available nuclear power units will be launched within 20 days. After that, the nuclear power plants will be fully ready to operate at full capacity in the fall and winter.

The President of Ukraine met with the soldiers of the 82nd Brigade in Sumy region, listened to the commander's report and honored the military. Zelensky thanked for the Kursk operation, which helped motivate partners to provide weapons.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has welcomed the UK's decision to transfer sovereignty over the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius. Kyiv emphasizes the importance of territorial integrity and welcomes the restoration of the integrity of Mauritius, which supports Ukraine.

The trend of inhaling toxic fumes from household products is spreading abroad, but no such cases have been registered in Ukraine. The National Police provides parents with advice on child safety on the Internet.

The OGP opened 38 criminal proceedings regarding the executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war. Six russian servicemen were notified of suspicion, two have already been convicted.

British scientists have found that COVID-19 can cause cognitive impairment equivalent to 20 years of natural brain aging. The study found markers of brain damage and reduced cortical volume in patients.

Artur Gerasymov bought an estate in Pluty near Kyiv in July 2022. Experts estimate the real value of the property at $2-2.5 million, but the declaration shows less than UAH 3 million.

The Government of Ukraine has allocated UAH 2 billion for free meals for pupils in grades 1-4 starting in October 2024. The funds will be transferred to local communities as a subvention to provide hot lunches to all primary school children.

The OGP reports 93 executions of Ukrainian soldiers by Russians on the battlefield. 80% of these cases occurred in 2024, which indicates a significant deterioration in the occupiers' attitude toward prisoners.

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy has announced the actual completion of the harvest in Ukraine. The company harvested 37.3 million tons of grains, 15.8 million tons of oilseeds and 3.5 million tons of sugar beet from an area of 15.8 million hectares.

The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Yermak had a phone conversation with US Presidential Advisor Sullivan. They discussed preparations for the Ramstein meeting, Zelenskyy's visit to the United States, and increased security assistance to Ukraine.

The Prosecutor General's Office has preliminarily identified 16 Ukrainian servicemen shot by Russians in the Pokrovsk sector. A war crime investigation is underway to verify the involvement of a Russian Armed Forces unit.