Ukraine

A Russian missile strike on the center of Kharkiv injured 8 civilians, including an 8-month-old child. Buildings were destroyed, a polyclinic, residential buildings and 25 cars were damaged.

The KCMA issued an order to temporarily suspend repair and dismantling works at the Bessarabian Market to preserve the historic monument. The public was granted access to the site to ensure transparency of the process.

A foreigner who set fire to a military off-road vehicle in Vinnytsia on the orders of the Russian Federal Security Service has been detained. The attacker, according to the SBU, planned to continue, but was detained by the SBU and the National Police.

World stock markets are recovering after yesterday's collapse. Indices are growing, but experts warn that stabilization may be temporary and depends on the US economy and the Fed's actions.

The Bulgarian government has extended its support program for Ukrainian refugees until the end of 2024. Of the 2.5 million Ukrainians who entered the country, about 55,000 remain there, including more than 6,000 who receive state aid.

The government has adopted a resolution not to apply blackout schedules to consumers who use at least 80% of their own electricity. This stimulates energy autonomy of businesses and increases the country's energy resilience.

The High Council of Justice has dismissed Judge Oleksiy Tandyr from Makariv District Court of Kyiv Region. The decision was made on August 6, 2024 for committing a significant disciplinary offense.

In July 2024, Ukraine exported $3 billion worth of goods, mainly to the EU and China. The most exported products were wheat, rapeseed, barley, and ores, with Poland, Spain, Germany, and China as the main partners.

Two foreigners were detained for attempting to illegally transport 16 men subject to military service to Moldova in a refrigerated meat truck. For their services, they demanded between $6000 and $8000 from each of them.

In July, Ukraine exported a record 219 thousand tons of semi-finished iron products worth $109. 4 million. The country's total exports increased by 9% compared to June, reaching almost $3 billion.

The former head of the Rivne TCC was taken into custody on suspicion of obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces. He is also a defendant in cases of violence, robbery and illegal enrichment of UAH 46 million.

Ukraine should implement the IMF's recommendations regarding an open competition for the position of the head of the Deposit Guarantee Fund, as this will determine the financial assistance, the expert believes.

The Government of Ukraine has expanded the list of administrative services available at ASCs. It is now possible to arrange sanatorium treatment for former prisoners of war, enter information into the Register of Beneficiaries, and receive compensation for certain categories of citizens.

The National Military Memorial Cemetery is completing preparatory work for the construction of the first launch complex. The tombstones will be made of natural light stone, financed from the state budget.

The occupiers in Crimea have restored one of the damaged ferries, but it is much smaller than the damaged Slavyan. There are no Russian surface ships in the Black Sea now, only two submarines.

Rescuers found four people who had gotten lost in the woods near the village of Nebyliv in Ivano-Frankivsk region. A four-year-old child was among those rescued.

The Ministry of Energy reports a stable situation in Ukraine's energy system. Due to the hostilities and technical disruptions, 482 settlements remain without power supply, and power companies have restored power to 14,728 consumers.

Russian troops shelled Nevske and Makiivka in Luhansk region with drones and artillery.

Eduard Bagirov believes that the investigation should establish whether the delay in the sale of Medvedchuk's yacht was due to the negligence of the head of the ARMA. He calls on law enforcement agencies to initiate proceedings in this case.

Russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region. There were 39 explosions in 3 communities, using mortars, artillery and FPV drones, with no casualties among the local population.

On the night of August 5, Russia attacked Kyiv and the region with 4 ballistic missiles and a UAV. As of the morning, no damage was reported in the capital, and no casualties were reported

On August 6, Ukrainians will compete in rowing, sport climbing, wrestling, and athletics at the Olympic Games in Paris. On August 5, Illia Kovtun won silver in artistic gymnastics on parallel bars.

Over the last day, 133 combat engagements took place, one third of them in the Pokrovsk sector. Ukrainian troops repelled 41 enemy attacks, the enemy launched seven missile and 50 air strikes.

Iran has requested advanced air defense systems from Russia in preparation for a possible war with Israel. the Kremlin has agreed and has already begun delivering modern radars and air defense systems, which underscores the close alliance between the countries.

On the night of July 6, Russian troops attacked Poltava region. According to the head of the RMA, there were no casualties due to the actions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

In the western regions of Ukraine, short-term rains are expected, sometimes significant. The rest of the country will be mostly without precipitation. Temperatures will be 11-20° at night, 18-30° during the day, warmest in the south.

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 4 out of 6 missiles and 15 out of 16 drones launched by Russia at night. The attacks targeted Kyiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 585,140 personnel and 8,421 tanks.

On the morning of August 6, 1945, an American Enola Gay plane dropped a little Boy nuclear bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The nuclear bomb exploded at an altitude of 600 meters, 43 seconds after it was dropped from the plane. The explosion almost immediately killed 80 thousand people.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 108 combat engagements over the day. Ukrainian defenders are successfully repelling enemy attacks at the Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman and other directions.