An air alert has been declared in the capital and several regions of Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration urges everyone to immediately go to civil defense shelters.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has refuted the fake about the Ukrainian military abusing an elderly man. The police found that the accused Kyiv resident had nothing to do with the events in the video.
Ukraine repairs the fourth camp for Russian prisoners of war, three are already almost full. The Ukrainian military increases its exchange fund during an operation in the Kursk region of Russia, which strengthens Ukraine's position.
In Zakarpattia, a group of offenders attacked a border guard and took his weapon. Two of them fled to Romania, but all three offenders were detained thanks to cooperation with Romanian border guards.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that negotiations on the release of Mariupol's defenders were difficult due to Russia's position. No Azov soldiers have been exchanged for more than a year.
The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights reported the return of 891 Ukrainian children, 338 of whom were deported by Russia. Additionally, 6 children were returned from the occupied Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
Two men attacked Ukrainian border guards, took away their weapons and fled to Romania. Both attackers were detained by the Romanian authorities and the weapons were found.
The Italian TV channel Rai 1 aired a report from the Ukrainian-occupied Suzha in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. Moscow summons the Italian ambassador because of the “illegal entry” of journalists into the territory of the Russian Federation.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that Ukraine would offer Russia the principle of "early to be captured, early to be released. " Priority categories for the exchange were also identified: seriously wounded, women, and others.
The President of Ukraine reported on the successful actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region of Russia. According to him, Ukrainian forces are destroying the enemy's logistics, striking at positions and replenishing the exchange fund.
The President of Ukraine accepted credentials from the ambassadors of Mexico, Italy, Slovakia, the Netherlands, India, and Belgium. Zelenskyy discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation between the countries with each ambassador.
In Mykolaiv region, a Russian FPV drone attacked a police car, injuring three officers. The police were documenting the aftermath of the previous attack when the enemy struck again.
The President of Ukraine discussed with religious leaders a bill to ban the UOC-MP. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Ukraine's spiritual independence and unity.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, announced positive trends in the exchange of prisoners due to the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. This strengthens Ukraine's position and brings the return of Ukrainian heroes home closer.
The EU is shocked by the sentencing of Russian/US citizen Ksenia Karelin for donating less than 50 euros to a Ukrainian organization. A Russian court sentenced the ballerina to 12 years for “high treason” for transferring funds to the Razom for Ukraine Foundation.
Japan has ordered 12 minibuses and 8 trailers from Ukrainian manufacturers for the SES. The equipment is part of JICA's support package for demining in Ukraine, with a total funding of more than $70 million.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi informed the President about the continuation of intense fighting in the Pokrovske and Toretske sectors. As of 16:00, the number of combat engagements increased to 75, with the most active enemy actions in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukrainian troops advance by 1-3 km in some areas in the Kursk region of Russia. Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky reports to Zelensky on the controlled situation and fighting in the area of Mala Loknya.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi had a telephone conversation with US General Charles Brown. The parties discussed the operational and strategic situation, as well as the critical needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for weapons and military equipment.
A monument to Lenin was dismantled in the Russian city of Sudzha, which the Ukrainian Armed Forces took control of. The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine released a photo and hinted at the continuation of the decommunization process.
In Cherkasy region, the SBU exposed the rector of a UOC-MP church who justified Russia's war against Ukraine. The clergyman distributed videos calling for not resisting aggression and discrediting the country's leadership.
Due to the closure of the Kolotylivka-Pokrovka checkpoint, Ukrainian citizens are advised to return via Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Georgia or Turkey. The Foreign Intelligence Service warns of the risks of filtration measures by Russia and Belarus.
Starting August 19, a curfew will be in effect in Kurakhove from 17:00 to 09:00. The head of the Donetsk RMA urged local residents to evacuate the frontline area and follow safety rules.
Ukrainian defense forces have destroyed a bridge over the Seim River near Glushkovo in the Kursk region of Russia. This was done to disrupt Russian logistical routes and isolate part of the territory controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has created a dashboard to track the implementation of Ukraine's plan under the EU's Ukraine Facility program. The dashboard allows the government, partners, and the public to monitor the progress of the indicators.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved changes that allow all employees of large telecom companies to be booked. This applies to operators with revenues over UAH 200 million and providers with revenues over UAH 20 million that provide Internet during power outages.
Ukrenergo reports that there are no plans to cut off electricity in Ukraine on August 17. However, Ukrainians are urged to conserve electricity during the day, especially from 16:00 to 24:00.
ARMA has announced tenders to select appraisers and managers for Medvedchuk's seized property. This includes factories, a sports center, apartments and a house.
The Ombudsman's Office organized the departure of a woman with limited mobility from the occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia region. The citizen, who needed special care, was successfully reunited with her family in the territory controlled by Ukraine.
Yevhen Sokur, acting deputy head of the State Tax Service, allegedly entered false information in his 2023 declaration. He did not indicate his cohabitant, with whom he has been living since 2016, which may lead to liability.
