Ukraine

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine at an extraordinary meeting dismissed Serhiy Horbachov from the position of education ombudsman. Horbachov held this position since 2019.

Russia has intensified the construction of fortification structures near the Ukrainian border, in the Chernihiv, Sumy and Kharkiv regions. This was reported by the spokesman of the State Border Guard Service, Andrii Demchenko.

NABU reported UAH 3. 7 billion saved or returned to the budget in the first half of the year. However, against the backdrop of the scale of corruption, these achievements seem insignificant. There are doubts about the effectiveness of anti-corruption bodies.

The IMF has been waiting for a long time for a reform in Ukraine's personnel policy, says the former Presidential Advisor.

A criminal case has been opened against the director of the legal department of the NBU, Zyma, under articles related to abuse of power and official position. Experts call for the dismissal of Zyma to preserve trust in the NBU and avoid a negative impact on the banking system.

At night over the Kirovohrad region, an attack by enemy UAVs was repelled. The consequences of the attack have not yet been recorded.

There were 229 fires on an area of 170 hectares in different regions of Ukraine the previous day. The State Emergency Service (DSNS) calls on people to follow fire safety rules, as even a small fire can lead to a large-scale fire.

In the Mykolaiv region, the Air Defense Forces destroyed five Shahed-136/131 UAVs during the night. Also, the enemy shelled the Kutsurub community during the night, but there were no casualties.

Over the course of the day, there were 165 combat clashes, the most on the Pokrovsk direction - 58. The enemy carried out 5 missile and 58 air strikes, conducted 4,365 shellings, including 135 from MLRS.

During the night, Ukrainian defense forces shot down all 29 Shahed attack drones launched by Russia. There was also a hostile attack of 3 guided air-to-surface missiles X-59 launched from the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.

In Ukraine, on August 15, dry weather is expected with temperatures at night of 10-20°, and during the day of 24-32°. The wind will be from the northwest, 5-10 m/s. In Kyiv and the region, the temperature at night will be 10-15°, and during the day 24-29°.

Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,220 military personnel, an aircraft, and 50 drones in Ukraine. The total losses of the enemy since the beginning of the war have reached about 595,620 people.

In a day, Russian troops delivered 397 strikes on 14 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. As a result of the shelling, 4 people were injured, residential buildings and infrastructure were damaged.

According to one version, the Archaeologist's Day was celebrated on August 15 because the famous scientist Tetiana Passek, who led the Trypillia expedition in Ukraine in 1934-1947, was born on that day.

The occupation authorities of the Russian Federation are actively implementing a policy of destroying Ukrainian identity in the occupied territories. Repression, russification, economic depletion and propaganda are being carried out.

The Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg has seized the property of a subsidiary of the German company Linde at the suit of Ruskhimalliance. The claimant is seeking to recover a debt of over EUR 746 million and RUB 30.71 billion.

The Russian invaders in the occupied territories of Ukraine are demanding that businesses register all their employees with military enlistment offices. This is part of the preparation for the possible mobilization of Ukrainians, especially those who do not have Russian passports.

Members of the Bundestag suggest Russia's involvement in incidents at military bases in Germany. The NATO and German air force bases are investigating possible contamination of drinking water.

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 civil defense shelters.

There were 153 combat engagements in the frontline. The enemy was most active in the Pokrovsk sector, where the occupants lost over 250 troops and equipment.

The Ministry of Reintegration has opened a round-the-clock hotline to evacuate and provide humanitarian aid to residents of the Kursk region.

Ombudsman Lubinets reported on a conversation with the Russian side regarding the exchange of prisoners after the Ukrainian army's offensive in the Kursk region. Ukraine is ready to continue the exchange process, with priority given to the seriously wounded and women.

Two people were injured in a Russian missile attack on the port infrastructure of Odesa region. A pre-trial investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war has been launched.

Hackers linked to Russian intelligence are conducting a large-scale phishing campaign against Kremlin critics around the world. The attacks target opposition figures, analysts, politicians, and media organizations to gain access to their networks of contacts.

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov. They discussed priority security assistance and Ukraine's current operations on the battlefield.

In October, the NATO Military Committee will meet to discuss support for Ukraine. It is planned to establish a NATO security and training mission for Ukraine and launch a NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis Center.

The President of Ukraine reported on the Armed Forces' advance in the Kursk region and work with partners on long-range weapons. Zelenskyy also thanked the military for strikes on Russian airfields.

Olena Zelenska took part in a meeting on the summit to be held on November 12-13 in Kyiv. The event will be a platform for sharing experiences and strengthening international cooperation in the field of school feeding.

The advisor to the head of the OP outlined the objectives of the operation: to cut off Russian logistics, push back artillery, show the weakness of the Russian leadership and move the war to the aggressor's territory. Ukraine is not planning an occupation, but only the destruction of military facilities.

NPC Ukrenergo reported that no electricity consumption restrictions are expected in Ukraine on August 15. The company urged citizens to use electrical appliances sparingly during the day.