Ukraine

A man and his 4-year-old son were killed in a nighttime rocket attack in Kyiv region. Three people, including a 13-year-old child, were seriously injured. Earlier, the region was attacked by drones.

On August 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc threw a party where he introduced a revolutionary DJ technique known as the breakbeat. Using two turntables, he lengthened the instrumental breaks in funk songs, creating a continuous rhythm.

Manijah Talash was disqualified from the breakdancing qualifying competition at the Olympics because of the inscription "Freedom for Afghan women". The refugee athlete from Afghanistan violated the rules of the Olympic Charter regarding political slogans.

Tens of thousands of Serbs protest against lithium mining. The authorities accuse the protesters of plotting to overthrow President Vucic, comparing the actions to the events on the Maidan in Kyiv.

A humanitarian corridor has been opened in Volyn to allow people to leave the temporarily occupied territories. Ukrainians can cross the border at the Mokrany-Domanove checkpoint and receive assistance from volunteers and local authorities.

Border guards stopped two cars in which the couple was trying to illegally transport seven men of military age to Moldova. The organizer of the scheme was the administrator of a telegram channel, who received from 80 to 120 thousand UAH for each "client".

Ukrainian athletes won 12 medals at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, ranking 21th in the medal standings. On August 10, Ukrainians competed in 9 sports, winning silver in women's wrestling.

An air alert has been declared in the capital and several regions of Ukraine. The Kyiv City State Administration urges residents to immediately go to the shelter.

There were 92 combat engagements over the last day. The most intense fighting was in the Pokrovsk sector, where the enemy tried to break through the defense 33 times, suffering significant losses.

On Lake Svityaz, rescuers rescued six vacationers from a catamaran that began to sink 1 km from the shore. Four men and two women were brought ashore and refused medical care.

Starting August 12, Poland will start repairing the asphalt at the Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska border crossing point. The works will last until September 12, 2024 and may cause traffic complications and longer queues.

The President of Ukraine called on the United States, Britain, and France to make strong decisions on long-range weapons. Zelenskyy thanked for new military aid packages and sanctions against Russia.

The number of settlements for mandatory evacuation in the Kherson region has been increased to 50. The decision was made due to the intensification of Russian shelling and the growing number of civilian casualties.

President Zelenskyy received several reports from Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi on the situation at the front. Zelenskyy noted the actions of the Defense Forces and thanked the units for pushing the war into the aggressor's territory.

More than 76,000 people have been evacuated from the border areas of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 4.4 thousand were placed in temporary shelters, the rest - with relatives and friends in other regions.

Law enforcers exposed a large-scale scheme of embezzlement of budget funds for defense needs. 28 people are suspected of involvement in the crimes, the total amount of losses is over UAH 1.5 billion.

Foreign Policy suggests that Ukraine may use the seizure of part of the Kursk region by Russia to exchange territories. This could strengthen Kyiv's position in potential peace talks.

The Belarusian Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine's Charge d'Affaires due to alleged border violations by Ukrainian drones. Belarus demands that such incidents be prevented, threatening retaliatory measures and a review of the presence of the diplomatic mission.

Six underground schools are being built in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and are scheduled to open by the end of October. Such institutions are being built not only in Zaporizhzhia, but also in rural communities of the region.

The Belarusian Foreign Ministry reported the downing of a group of drones from Ukraine that allegedly violated the border on August 9. Minsk called it an attempt at escalation and plans to appeal to international organizations.

The White House is in contact with Kyiv regarding the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operations in the Kursk region of Russia. The US emphasizes that Ukraine is not violating restrictions on the use of US weapons for cross-border strikes.

The Odesa Eparchy of the OCU expressed gratitude for the renaming of streets in honor of Princes Volodymyr the Great and Yaroslav the Wise. The church thanked the community, authorities, and activists for preserving the memory of the prominent builders of Ukraine.

Russia is preparing to send employees of private security organizations to defend the Kursk region. This primarily concerns security guards from companies of state corporations, including Rosneft.

The Ukrainian gymnasts finished their performances at the Olympic Games, taking 7th place in the group all-around. The team scored 68.950 points, losing its medal chances due to errors in the three-ribbon and two-ball routine.

A video has been posted online showing Ukrainian soldiers claiming to be in the Russian village of Poroz. Analysts have confirmed the authenticity of the location, but the exact date of the shooting is unknown.

NPC Ukrenergo has announced that on August 11, no power supply restriction schedules will be applied in Ukraine. The power company urged Ukrainians to use powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports 72 combat engagements over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy continues offensive actions, using aviation and artillery along the entire front line.

The US State Department has announced that it will provide Israel with $3. 5 billion for the purchase of American weapons and military equipment. The funds were allocated from the funding package approved by Congress in April amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

The deputy energy minister said that she does not expect any blackouts over the weekend. The situation in the energy system has stabilized, but may change due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

Belarus is building up its military presence on the border with Ukraine to help Russia distract Kyiv. Lukashenko is trying to force Ukraine to disperse its forces, says the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.