Ukraine

The Ministry of Infrastructure is working with a German agency to prepare for the heating season. Large cities, where the majority of the population and IDPs live, need the most help with energy equipment.

Russia has moved some troops from Ukraine to protect the Kursk region. In their place, cadets from military universities were sent to the trenches and are now gaining combat experience in the Kherson region.

Deputy Prime Minister Vereshchuk announced the creation of a security zone on the territory of the Russian Federation near the border with Ukraine. It is planned to conduct humanitarian operations, open evacuation corridors and allow international organizations to enter.

The General Staff reports an increase in the number of combat engagements to 106. The most intense enemy attacks are in the Pokrovske and Toretske directions, where Ukrainian defenders are repelling numerous assaults.

The Verkhovna Rada may consider Zelensky's bill to deprive state awards for popularizing or propagandizing Russia or committing other illegal actions against Ukraine. It is proposed to deprive awards on the basis of a decision of the National Security and Defense Council, not just a court verdict.

Ukraine is modernizing the infrastructure at its western border checkpoints with the support of international partners. New lighting, modular buildings, road surfaces, and lanes have been installed at eight checkpoints.

The court sentenced in absentia the head of the occupation media holding "Television and Radio Company Crimea" to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property. He is accused of propaganda and support of Russian aggression against Ukraine.

The Ministry of Reconstruction has announced the possibility of booking border crossing times for bus carriers at 16 checkpoints. This includes the entire Ukrainian-Romanian border, 10 points with Moldova, and the largest point with Poland.

The President of Ukraine held a meeting on the creation of a 'buffer zone' in the Kursk region. The issues of security, humanitarian aid and compliance with international law in this area were discussed.

The Ukrainian military is using about 30 BAD. 2 robots in the Donetsk sector. These ground drones perform reconnaissance missions, detect mines and track enemy troop movements, reducing risks to soldiers.

The President of Ukraine held a meeting on the situation in the Kursk region to discuss security, humanitarian aid, and the establishment of military commandant's offices, if necessary. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is defending itself in compliance with international law.

After Ukraine's offensive in the Kursk region, Russia began to massively build new defense lines. Dozens of vacancies for construction workers with salaries of up to 371 thousand rubles for 60 days of work appeared on Russian websites.

Sabine Lackner, head of the German Technical Assistance Agency, visited Kyiv to discuss humanitarian aid for the winter. THW has already provided €120 million worth of assistance to Ukraine and plans to continue its support.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of the danger of unauthorized stay in the areas of hostilities. Citizens and foreigners are urged to follow the rules of movement, especially in the 20-kilometer border zone of Sumy region.

A forest fire has been localized in the Balakliya forestry on an area of 43 hectares. Rescuers continue to fight the fire, with 59 people and 16 tankers involved. The head of the RMA claims that the enemy deliberately destroyed the forests.

The prime ministers of Estonia and Finland expressed support for Ukraine in the war against Russia. They emphasized the need to increase EU spending on defense and said that Russia should compensate Ukraine for the damage it has caused.

Law enforcement officers detained two people involved in cocaine smuggling from the Netherlands to Ukraine. A kilogram of the drug worth over UAH 2.3 million was seized, and the suspects face up to 12 years in prison.

The Committee on Digital Transformation recommends that the Verkhovna Rada adopt a draft law on optimization of registers in the field of gambling and lotteries. It is proposed to combine several registers to save budget funds and comply with the law on electronic registers.

More than 50 soldiers and veterans took part in adaptive sports training in Myronivka. The event was organized as part of the MHP Next Door program for the physical and mental recovery of veterans.

The President of Ukraine has changed the leadership of the Tokmak city military administration in Zaporizhzhia region. Roman Molodetsky has been appointed as the new head, replacing Oleksandr Chub.

The largest operation against Russian airfields was carried out. The airfields of Voronezh, Kursk, Savasleyka and Borisoglebsk were attacked to prevent the enemy from using them to launch missile strikes on the front line and Ukrainian cities.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky reported on the completion of the operation in Sudzha and the advance of 1-2 km in Kursk region. 100 Russian soldiers were captured, and the enemy's main efforts are concentrated in the Donetsk sector.

Alexander Stubb said that Ukraine has the right to defend itself against Russian aggression in the Kursk region. He also confirmed that Ukraine could use Finnish weapons on Russian territory.

Oleksandr Ruvin spoke about the peculiarities of North Korean missiles used by the enemy to hit Ukraine.

The SBU reported the destruction of more than a ton of heroin confiscated in 2021. Drugs worth UAH 2.3 billion were found in Lviv during a special operation against a transnational criminal group.

Narendra Modi is planning a visit to Poland and Ukraine from August 21-23. He is expected to spend half a day in Kyiv to promote dialogue and diplomacy amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Police in Chernivtsi region are investigating the torture of a child. A 34-year-old woman tied her 10-year-old son with a chain by his leg, explaining that it was a method of education. The child was removed from the family.

Russian authorities want to hide the truth about the situation in the Kursk region. Russian propaganda is spreading new fakes about the events in the region, including fictitious killings of civilians and exaggerated losses of the Ukrainian armed forces.

Oleksiy Kucherenko believes that participation in generator compensation programs is an indicator of citizens' responsibility. He calls for giving preference to electric generators, especially for high-rise buildings.

The Foreign Intelligence Service warns of risks for Ukrainians visiting Belarus. All arrivals are subject to filtration measures, phone checks, and may be deported or detained.