Ukraine

Brovary is developing a comprehensive IDP support program that covers employment, housing and social adaptation. Local authorities are actively promoting the integration of IDPs into the community.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces allegedly used British Challenger 2 tanks during an offensive in the Kursk region of Russia. This may be the first time that these tanks have been used by Ukrainian troops in Russia.

Germany's economic growth has slowed to a historic low. The expert believes that the main problem is the debt brake policy and suggests reforming the social assistance system.

Economic expert Oleksandr Okhrimenko emphasizes the importance of supporting existing and creating new enterprises by local authorities. This provides jobs, salaries and filling local budgets through tax deductions.

Olympic champion Yaroslava Mahuchikh donated 1 million UAH from her prize money to help animals. The funds were received by UAnimals and four animal shelters to provide them with medicine, food, and a warm place.

Serhii Horbachov stated that he has not yet been dismissed from the position of education ombudsman. The dismissal will take place in the coming days due to the expiration of the 5-year term of office, and not due to any complaints about his work.

Advisor to the head of the OP pointed the finger at Russia in case of the explosions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Podolyak stated that Ukraine has no relation to the incident and did not receive any benefits from it.

Advisor to the head of the OP Podolyak stated that Ukraine is not interested in the occupation of the border regions of the Russian Federation. The Ukrainian military is only carrying out tasks to ensure security around the borders of Ukraine.

The Lithuanian Defense Minister called the lack of discussions about "red lines" in the context of the AFU operation in kursk a victory of common sense. He called on the West to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons and allow their use deep within russia.

As a result of the Russian attack on Kherson on August 14, another volunteer died in the hospital. A 17-year-old girl with a mine-explosive injury and concussion also sought help.

Commanders of Berkut units in Lviv, Kharkiv regions and the city of Sevastopol, as well as the assistant chief of staff of the Lviv Berkut, have been notified of suspicions for dispersing protesters on February 19, 2014. Their actions led to the killings of 12 protesters and other serious consequences.

The Ukrainian MMA national team won first place at the World Championship in the UAE among children, youth and juniors. The team won 33 medals in three age categories, becoming the best among 700 athletes from 47 countries.

This week, the Russian army attacked the energy system of Ukrzaliznytsia in the north of the country. Substations were damaged and sections of the tracks were temporarily de-energized, but train delays were minimized to 40 minutes.

Russia is redeploying rear units and reserves to the Kursk region, while activity and the pace of assaults on the front remain high. In the Pokrovsk direction, there were 9 clashes, and in the eastern directions, the National Guard repelled 19 attacks.

"MHP-Hromada" is creating a mini-film for the 33rd Independence Day: everyone who wishes can join the process.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has allowed the first domestic robotic fire extinguishing complex to be put into operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The robot can operate at a distance of up to 2 km from the operator and can be used in dangerous situations.

After the 15-year sentence for Saldo, there is a new suspicion - the theft of almost 3,000 tons of Ukrainian grain. According to the investigation, he ordered the grain to be transported from the occupied Kherson to the territories under the control of the Russian Federation.

Over 20 children from the occupied Luhansk region have been sent to Kemerovo for the "Pride of the Nation" project. There, they are introduced to Russian propaganda, rewritten history, and prepared for possible military service.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine at an extraordinary meeting dismissed Serhiy Horbachov from the position of education ombudsman. Horbachov held this position since 2019.

Russia has intensified the construction of fortification structures near the Ukrainian border, in the Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions. This was reported by the spokesman of the State Border Guard Service, Andrii Demchenko.

NABU reported UAH 3. 7 billion saved or returned to the budget in the first half of the year. However, against the backdrop of the scale of corruption, these achievements seem insignificant. There are doubts about the effectiveness of anti-corruption bodies.

The IMF has been waiting for a long time for a reform in Ukraine's personnel policy, says the former Presidential Advisor.

A criminal case has been opened against the director of the legal department of the NBU, Zyma, under articles related to abuse of power and official position. Experts call for the dismissal of Zyma to preserve trust in the NBU and avoid a negative impact on the banking system.

At night over the Kirovohrad region, an attack by enemy UAVs was repelled. The consequences of the attack have not yet been recorded.

There were 229 fires on an area of 170 hectares in different regions of Ukraine the previous day. The State Emergency Service (DSNS) calls on people to follow fire safety rules, as even a small fire can lead to a large-scale fire.

In the Mykolaiv region, the Air Defense Forces destroyed five Shahed-136/131 UAVs during the night. Also, the enemy shelled the Kutsurub community during the night, but there were no casualties.

Over the course of the day, there were 165 combat clashes, the most on the Pokrovsk direction - 58. The enemy carried out 5 missile and 58 air strikes, conducted 4,365 shellings, including 135 from MLRS.

During the night, Ukrainian defense forces shot down all 29 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia. There was also a hostile attack of 3 guided air-to-surface missiles X-59 launched from the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.

In Ukraine, on August 15, dry weather is expected with temperatures at night of 10-20°, and during the day of 24-32°. The wind will be from the northwest, 5-10 m/s. In Kyiv and the region, the temperature at night will be 10-15°, and during the day 24-29°.

Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,220 military personnel, an aircraft, and 50 drones in Ukraine. The total losses of the enemy since the beginning of the war have reached about 595,620 people.