Ukraine

Since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine, 1604 medical facilities have been damaged and 211 completely destroyed as a result of Russian attacks and shelling.

More than 14,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Kharkiv region due to the Russian offensive, while about 189,000 others still live near the Russian border, exposed to danger due to the ongoing fighting.

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on European banks to step up efforts to combat Russian sanctions evasion, including through third parties and sensitive goods originating in the U.S. and Europe.

In some areas of the frontline, Ukrainian troops are succeeding in repelling Russian attacks, in particular in the Pokrovsk sector, which remains the hottest, with 37 combat engagements so far.

From 11:00 to 17:00, consumption restrictions were lifted in all regions of Ukraine as solar power plants increased production and planned imports from 5 countries, and from 17:00 to midnight, emergency power outage schedules will be in effect in all regions.

During mobilization or martial law, the validity of a certificate of fitness for military service in Ukraine is reduced to one year.

The occupation administration of Severodonetsk approved an instruction that allows breaking down doors and opening premises in the absence of the owners, which is documented in five copies.

The US is expected to announce a new military aid package for Ukraine by the end of this week.

Russian troops attacked Chernihiv region with cannon artillery and mortars, resulting in 35 explosions near civilian settlements.

Another 5 ARES UAV systems were handed over to the defenders by WOG and the Dignitas Foundation.

Western partners are providing technical assistance, equipment components, and spare parts from decommissioned power plants to help Ukraine repair and rebuild the electricity sector that has been affected by Russian attacks.

In the occupied cities of Luhansk region, schoolchildren are being forced to attend a propaganda exhibition that depicts a distorted reality about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Verkhovna Rada proposes to introduce a "childlessness tax" for Ukrainians aged 21 to 58 who have fewer than three children in order to improve the demographic situation and support families with children.

The existing electricity tariff will be valid until the end of the month. The new tariffs are calculated taking into account the solvency of the population and preparations for the heating season.

Deputy Energy Minister Mykola Kolisnyk urges businesses to install backup generation and solar panels for energy self-sufficiency, which is economically viable and will help prepare for the next heating season.

The United States provided electrical equipment to help repair Kharkiv's power grid damaged by Russian attacks.

Russians shelled two settlements in Sumy region, recording 13 explosions from mortar and tank fire.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock arrives in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to assure Ukraine of Germany's continued support despite the escalation of hostilities and to prepare for the Berlin conference on Ukraine's recovery.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 495,070 personnel and 7,605 tanks.

Germany agrees to support a U. S. plan to use frozen Russian assets, mostly in Europe, to provide $50 billion in aid to Ukraine.

Putin's attempt to unleash a 19th-century imperial war of aggression against Ukraine in 2024 is a strategic mistake, says US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

In Odesa, explosions occurred during an air raid alert due to Russian attacks by Shahid drones, as reported by the mayor, Gennadiy Trukhanov.

The U. S. State Department has declared its unwavering support for Ukraine in defeating Russia in the ongoing war and pledged to expedite military assistance to achieve this goal.

NATO partners support Germany's initiative to provide Ukraine with air defense systems through financial and technical contributions.

Russian troops falsely claim to have occupied the village of Bilohorivka, but Ukrainian paratroopers from the 81st Airmobile Brigade have destroyed or disabled 6 tanks and 9 armored vehicles over the past two days.

The Netherlands will supply Ukraine with another batch of YPR-765 infantry fighting vehicles with remotely operated combat stations at the request of President Zelensky.

According to President Zelenskyy, several new security agreements between Ukraine and European countries have been prepared, and a number of agreements with partners are being finalized.

The United States has provided 107 generators to hospitals and schools in 5 localities in Kharkiv region to help them operate during power outages caused by russia's constant rocket attacks on energy infrastructure.

President Zelenskyy discussed the situation in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions with the military commander, saying that Ukraine maintains control everywhere despite Russia's use of guided bombs, and emphasized the need for additional air defense systems and new combat aircraft.

Spain is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine, including another batch of Leopard tanks, ammunition, anti-aircraft missiles for Patriot systems, anti-drone systems, and optoelectronic surveillance systems.