Ukraine

The head of the OP Andriy Yermak met with the Deputy National Security Advisor of India. They discussed the situation at the frontline, shelling of civilian objects and the Peace Formula, emphasizing the importance of India's participation in the peace process.

The Ukrainian military attacked a gas rig in the Black Sea, where Russian military and intelligence equipment were stationed. According to the navy spokesman, the occupiers used this location for GPS spoofing.

The apple harvest in key EU countries in 2024 will fall by 11% compared to the previous year. Production will also decline in Ukraine and Moldova, leading to high prices and new opportunities for exporters.

Belarus has been instructed to "reinforce" areas near the border with Ukraine, including Iskanders and MLRS. This follows Lukashenka's claims of allegedly destroying air targets over Belarus.

July saw the highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since October 2022, with a large-scale Russian attack on July 8 that killed dozens of people in a single day making last month extremely deadly.

Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko reported on the difficult situation in the energy sector amid daily enemy attacks. Despite this, there are no blackouts, and the government is trying to maintain this trend.

The United States has imposed sanctions on Belarusian companies, individuals and Lukashenka's plane as part of the sanctions regime for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine. The sanctions target defense companies, airlines, and individuals involved in the production of military resources for Russia.

Lukashenko claims that on August 9, air defense systems shot down several targets, presumably drones, over the territory of Belarus. According to him, they came from Ukraine, but he did not provide evidence.

The Russian command is redeploying experienced units to the Kursk region, considering its defense a higher priority than the offensive in the Kharkiv region. This may indicate a serious assessment of the situation in the region.

In Brovary, a man threw a grenade at a law enforcement officer, injuring him. The court sentenced the offender to 9 years and 2 months in prison for this crime.

During the week, the police and the SBU detained 7 people who were setting fire to military vehicles and relay cabinets on the orders of Russia. The detainees include a foreigner and minors.

The incidence of COVID-19 is increasing in Ukraine due to the new FLiRT strain. Mostly people of working age and the elderly are affected, due to the strain's characteristics, heat, and crowding in air-conditioned rooms.

Ukrainian intelligence destroyed the Russian boat 'Tuna' near Chornomorske in occupied Crimea using a MAGURA V5 maritime drone. Three other invaders' boats were damaged during the operation.

Starting August 15, the heat is expected to increase in Ukraine, starting in the west. By Independence Day, the weather will stabilize, and it will be comfortably warm and sunny, forecasts weather forecaster Natalia Didenko.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff reported 90 combat engagements over the past day. The most active fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 28 enemy attacks.

Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1160 soldiers, 9 armored vehicles and 69 artillery systems. In total, since the beginning of the war, the enemy has lost about 589,700 people and a significant amount of equipment.

Ukrainian athletes will compete in 8 sports at the Olympics in Paris on August 10. The competitions include diving, rowing, wrestling, rhythmic gymnastics, breaking and other disciplines.

The TCC serviceman demanded $5000 for helping a citizen avoid conscription and liability. He was detained after receiving the full amount, and the prosecutor's office filed a request for a preventive measure.

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that budgetary assistance to Ukraine depends on reforms to increase the resilience of the economy. The US has provided a new tranche of $3.9 billion to stabilize Ukraine's domestic front.

Russian authorities have introduced a counterterrorism operation in the Kursk and Belgorod regions. This involves increased security, traffic restrictions and control of citizens' communications.

Fraudsters are posing as employees of MIA service centers and offering to buy a driver's license without exams. The Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasizes that you can only get a license in person after passing the exams.

Russia has handed over 1,200 new history textbooks and banners with occupation symbols to schools in Kherson region. This is part of an effort to impose a Russian version of history and change the identity of Ukrainian children.

The Ukrainian army's offensive on Kursk may change the allies' policy on attacks on Russian territory. Germany and other countries demonstrate support for Ukraine's actions, recognizing its right to self-defense.

In the Bryansk region of Russia, the authorities have introduced a counterterrorism operation. This is due to the alleged increase in the level of sabotage and terrorist threats from Ukraine.

Since the beginning of the day on August 9, 70 combat engagements took place, with 25 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Russia launched 2 missile and 51 air strikes, used 458 kamikaze drones and fired over 3,300 times.

At the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Ukrainian athletes won 11 medals: 3 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze. Two days before the end of the Games, Ukraine ranks 15th in the medal standings.

The Minister of Finance of Ukraine said that there is enough money for the military. Due to delays in the supply of weapons at the beginning of the year, the government redirected funds from other sectors to purchase them.

In Donetsk region, new curfew schedules are being introduced depending on the distance to the front. In settlements closer than 10 kilometers to the front, it will last from 17:00 to 09:00, further than 10 kilometers - from 21:00 to 05:00.

The IAEA is monitoring the situation at the Kursk NPP due to reports of military activity in the region. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi called on the parties to exercise restraint and reminded them of the principles of nuclear safety.

The deficit of Ukraine's foreign trade in goods in January-July 2024 amounted to USD 16. 5 billion, which is 18.7% more than last year. Imports amounted to $39.1 billion, exports to $22.6 billion, with the largest imports from China and exports to Poland.