Ukraine

NPC Ukrenergo has reported that there are no plans to apply blackout schedules in Ukraine on August 13. Ukrainians were urged to conserve electricity during the day.

Due to the Russian attacks, European companies have reduced their gas storage in Ukraine to 10% of last year's volumes. Ukraine wants traders to continue using its infrastructure, as it generates important revenue.

A spokesman for the Tavria unit reported the movement of Russian troops from the Dnipro region to the Kursk region. This led to the intensification of hostilities on the left bank of the Dnipro River, the reasons for which are still being investigated.

Two explosions were heard in Kharkiv. An air alert has been issued in several regions of Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic weapons.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky reports on an offensive operation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. Ukrainian forces control about 1000 square kilometers of territory, the situation is under control.

In the occupied territories of Ukraine, youth groups are being formed to be sent to the kursk region, which the occupiers are trying to present as assistance to the victims.

Athletes in diving, athletics, freestyle wrestling and rowing returned to Kyiv after the 2024 Olympics. Oleksiy Sereda, who took 8th place in the diving competition, shared his impressions and plans for the future.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. The situation at the front and the offensive in the Kursk region were discussed.

The IMF has set requirements for Ukraine to receive the next tranche. These include transparent competitions for senior positions, an audit of the NBU's reserves, and the completion of NABU reform.

Russia's full-scale aggression has caused significant damage to the Ukrainian industry. The example of Brovapharma shows how businesses are adapting to the new realities and cooperating with local authorities to maintain production.

The prosecutor's office has brought a case against 10 people who promised profits from cryptocurrency investments. The fraudsters first paid interest and then stopped contacting investors.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov had a conversation with his French counterpart Lecorneuil. They discussed the situation at the front and the need to allow strikes on military targets on enemy territory.

The NACP found unjustified assets worth UAH 19. 3 million in the former chief environmental inspector of the Carpathian region. The State Bureau of Investigation and the Prosecutor's Office served the official with a notice of suspicion of illicit enrichment.

The SBU states that Russian special services may stage crimes against civilians in the Kursk region to blame Ukraine. This is due to Russia's inability to effectively counter the Ukrainian offensive.

Kyiv police detained a 32-year-old woman who stole money and valuables while cleaning apartments. The suspect is involved in seven episodes of thefts totaling over UAH 270 thousand.

Russian invaders launched 80 attacks on Ukrainian positions over the last day. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian defenders repelled 19 of 25 enemy attacks.

In the first half of 2024, FAVBET Group paid more than UAH 3. 15 billion to the Ukrainian economy. The company allocated more than UAH 143 million to charity and the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Odesa RMA reports 90% readiness of fortifications in the region.

The Kyiv School of Economics has concluded that Ukraine is capable of producing 90% of the construction materials needed for reconstruction. The key is to attract investment in the construction materials industry right now.

As of the beginning of July 2024, Ukraine's public and guaranteed debt reached UAH 6. 17 trillion or USD 152.2 billion. During the month, the debt increased by UAH 52.71 billion, but its weighted average value has decreased by 10.3% since the beginning of the year.

Ukrainian cyber police warn of the danger of recruitment by Russian special services to set fire to military vehicles. Law enforcement officers advise parents and teenagers on how to prevent such crimes.

The SBU exposed three pro-Kremlin agitators operating in different regions of Ukraine. The detainees include the head of an underground branch of Shariy's party, a representative of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia and a pro-Russian propagandist.

Soldiers of the 225th Separate Assault Battalion released a video showing them removing a Russian flag from an administrative building in Dariyno after a sweep. There has been no official confirmation from the Ministry of Defense or the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine about the presence of Ukrainian troops in Russian Daryino.

The acting governor of the Kursk region said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces control 28 settlements in the region. The depth of penetration is 12 km, the width is 40 km, and the fate of about 2,000 people is unknown.

Two local residents were detained in Ivano-Frankivsk region for setting fire to three military vehicles. The 15-year-old and 18-year-old offenders acted on an order for a monetary reward, filming the arsons on video.

A spokesperson for the Siversk military unit said that Russian attack UAVs were flying through Belarus. The situation on the border with Belarus is stable, but Ukraine is ready to defend itself, taking into account the experience of a full-scale offensive.

Weather forecaster Natalka Didenko predicts a rise in temperatures in Ukraine this week. The heat wave is expected to peak on August 16-20, but cooler air is already being felt at night, especially in the north of the country.

Ukraine has registered 5 cases of a new sub-variant of the Omicron coronavirus - FLiRT. This strain could have provoked a significant part of the recent epidemic wave, according to the Chief Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine.

In the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, the Sudzha gas metering station, which supplies gas to the EU, was damaged. Satellite imagery shows the destruction of the administrative building and the site with the measuring equipment.

The Ministry of Defense plans to introduce new features in the Army+ app: a training course and an electronic military ID card. There have already been 52 thousand successful authorizations in 51 military units using the app.