Ukraine

The President of Ukraine has signed a law on the redeployment of military units during martial law. The decision to redeploy will be made by the General Staff of the Armed Forces in coordination with the Defense Ministry.

Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko said that nuclear power plants generate up to 60% of electricity in Ukraine. He thanked Energoatom employees for their professionalism and selfless work in difficult times for the country.

53% of Ukrainians consider the lack of personnel to be a problem, according to a survey by the Razumkov Center. Other labor market problems include mobilization, the outflow of personnel abroad, and the shadowing of economic relations.

Ukrenergo reports that no power outages are planned for August 8 in Ukraine. The company urges Ukrainians not to use powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00.

At Sheremetyevo airport, Russian customs officers seized a book about Volodymyr Zelenskyy ordered by a Russian. An expert review found it to be banned for import due to possible harm to state security and Russia's interests.

A 32-year-old man is suspected of shooting an 8-year-old boy with an air rifle in a village in the Zinkiv community. The suspect was served a notice of suspicion and a measure of restraint was chosen - detention for 60 days.

The survey showed an increase in the number of Ukrainians who prefer official employment from 62. 2% to 74.2%. 29.6% of respondents felt an increase in financial security.

Ukrainian athlete Oleh Doroshchuk has qualified for the high jump final of the 2024 Olympic Games with a result of 2. 24 meters. He became the only Ukrainian to qualify in this event.

There were 54 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy increased aviation activity near Sumy region, dropping about 30 guided bombs. Most attacks took place in the Pokrovsk sector.

At the 2024 Olympics in Paris, organizers forced Ukrainian canoeist Anastasia Rybachok to cover part of the "I am Ukrainian" sign on her boat. The International Canoe Federation considers this inscription to be propaganda.

The BES exposed a criminal group selling counterfeit e-cigarettes and hookah tobacco in Kyiv. Over 20 thousand packages of products worth over UAH 15 million were seized.

In 2024, domestic companies will provide 70% of the value of arms supply contracts for the Armed Forces. The Defense Procurement Agency has signed more than 20 contracts with global arms manufacturers from 10 countries.

Law enforcement officers conducted 30 searches and found a cache of counterfeit tobacco. Almost 19 thousand packages of hookah tobacco and more than 2 thousand disposable e-cigarettes without excise stamps were seized.

Pope Francis called on the faithful to pray for Ukraine, Myanmar and Sudan. The pontiff also asked to prevent the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East and to eliminate discrimination in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Russian z-bloggers and local publics report that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have seized the town of Sudzha and a gas distribution station in the Kursk region. The Ukrainian government does not officially comment on the situation, and the military calls for the information not to be disseminated.

In occupied Crimea, there are calls for the deportation of those who are waiting for the return of the Ukrainian government. A representative of a pro-russian organization proposes to legislate the term "waiting" and start deporting such citizens.

SBI exposed a scheme to evade military service in Odesa region. The deputy commander of the unit and accomplices registered more than 20 people, receiving up to UAH 20 million. The suspect faces up to 12 years in prison.

The Ukrainian Oscar Committee is accepting applications for films to be considered for the 97th Academy Awards from August 8-28. Dmytro Sukholytkyi-Sobchuk was elected chairman of the committee out of 14 members of the Ukrainian Film Academy.

A meeting of the Defense Council was held in Sumy region. The head of the RMA, Volodymyr Artyukh, said that the Armed Forces are in control of the situation, are provided with everything they need and are fulfilling their tasks.

A former NATO official said that neighboring countries might want to return some of the Ukrainian territories that used to be part of those states. The Center for Strategic Communications called this a fake, pointing to official denials from the governments of these countries.

In eight months, Ukrainians have re-registered more than 150,000 cars through the Diia online service. The system automatically checks cars and users, preventing the sale of stolen vehicles.

The President has signed a law implementing European Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial pollution. The law will come into force in 12 months and will help improve the environmental situation and the transition to green technologies.

While walking in the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, a man found an object that looked like a mortar shell. The police reminded Kyiv residents of the safety rules for detecting suspicious objects and urged them to be careful.

Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Ihor Zhovkva met with the new Ambassador of India Ravi Shankar. They discussed preparations for the second Peace Summit, the implementation of the Peace Formula and bilateral cooperation.

Putin said that Ukraine had carried out a large-scale provocation in the Kursk region of Russia. He accused Kyiv of indiscriminate shooting at civilian targets and promised to provide assistance to local residents.

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, condemned the trip of French director Gaspard Noé to Moscow. He emphasized the importance of cultural isolation of Russia because of its aggression against Ukraine.

Ukrainian athlete Maria Povkh has qualified for the semifinals of the 2024 Olympics in the 500-meter kayak single. In the quarterfinals, she finished third with a time of 1:52.09, and the semifinals will take place on August 10.

A Russian court has rejected a petition for the release of seriously ill Crimean political prisoner Tofik Abdulgaziyev. Due to improper detention, he lost 40 kilograms and contracted pulmonary tuberculosis.

Russian propagandists are spreading false information about the appearance of "black transplantologists" in Sumy region. The AntAC refutes these fakes, which are part of a hostile campaign to discredit Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine planned to visit Israel, but the visit was postponed at the initiative of the Ukrainian side. Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky said that Israel would be happy to see Zelenskyy at any time.