Ukraine

There were 102 combat engagements in the frontline. The most intense fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 27 occupants' attacks. The enemy launched missile and air strikes and used kamikaze drones.

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Khyzhnyak has reached the semifinals of the 2024 Olympic Games in the 80 kg weight category. Having defeated Brazilian Wanderson Pereira, he guaranteed himself at least a bronze medal, the third for Ukraine at these Games.

In the first half of 2024, 87,655 babies were born in Ukraine. Most births were recorded in Kyiv, Lviv, and Dnipro regions, and 72,766 couples got married.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has updated recommendations for citizens to stay in Israel and Lebanon due to the deteriorating security situation. Citizens are advised to refrain from traveling to these countries until the situation stabilizes.

The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, has stated the need to reboot and reform the customs and tax services. He discussed this issue with representatives of the business community during a meeting.

The Tbilisi City Court has imposed a pre-trial restraint in the form of imprisonment on former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili. The lawyers called the decision absurd and politically motivated, given that Saakashvili is already in prison.

The Russian army attacked Odesa region with three ballistic missiles, probably Iskander-M, from the occupied Crimea. During the day, Ukrainian air defense shot down 5 reconnaissance drones in the south of the country.

The head of the OP held an online meeting with MPs on cooperation with Latin American countries. They discussed the organization of a conference on the implementation of the 5th point of the Peace Formula in Chile and strengthening cooperation with the Global South.

The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the Ministry of Defense on new solutions to reduce bureaucracy in the armed forces. These innovations aim to reduce paperwork in military units.

The President of Ukraine held a meeting with the military leadership to discuss the situation at the front and strengthening defense. Particular attention was paid to the Pokrovsk sector, where the most fierce fighting continues.

The NACP found facts of unreliable declaration of cryptocurrency worth about UAH 200 million during the verification of declarations. The NACP found violations in the declarations of officials of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Prosecutor's Office and a city council member.

Ukraine's 30th army recruitment center has opened in Chernihiv. The center offers more than 10,000 vacancies and full support for recruitment, and is staffed by civilian specialists who do not issue draft notices.

NBU Governor Andriy Pyshny said that Ukraine does not only rely on international assistance to finance its budget deficit. It is planned to expand the domestic resource base to reduce the deficit to 10.3% in 2026.

The United States has provided Ukrenergo with 18 high-voltage autotransformers to restore power grids after Russian attacks. Some of the equipment is already in operation, providing electricity to millions of Ukrainians.

Despite the war in Ukraine, the process of removing banks from the market has not stopped. Thus, as of February 24, 2022, the liquidation process was initiated against 8 banks. Last year, for the first time in Ukraine, not only bankrupt banks but also profitable institutions were subject to liquidation and license revocation, including Concord Bank.

The Moldovan prime minister has said that the country will comply with international legislation on human rights. This is a response to Ukraine's request for extradition of men who left the country due to mobilization.

Russian invaders in the occupied Crimea have started massive felling of trees to build fortifications on the coast. Local residents report trucks with logs heading to the occupiers' positions.

Ukraine and Ireland discussed deepening cooperation and the content of the bilateral agreement. The parties exchanged views on specific provisions and agreed on further steps to strengthen the partnership.

Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise identifies and analyzes enemy missiles and UAVs. Experts use modern technologies to identify the type of weapon and collect evidence of Russian crimes.

Russian troops attacked occupied Volnovakha, accusing Ukraine of being responsible. The attack killed a 76-year-old man and wounded a woman, hitting four locations.

The Rivne Court of Appeal changed the measure of restraint for Serhiy Lutsiuk from custody to bail in the amount of UAH 454,200. The former TCC executive is suspected of beating his subordinate and corruption.

The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution allowing the movement of military goods through all open checkpoints. This will simplify logistics and help avoid complications in the supply of military goods.

The government has reallocated almost UAH 147 million for the construction of military engineering and fortifications in Zaporizhzhia region. The funds will be used to equip defense lines and install a system of non-explosive barriers.

The government has approved the termination of the agreement on cooperation in government communications with Russia and Belarus. The decision must be approved by the Verkhovna Rada, which will stop the exchange of confidential information via encrypted communication.

How women from Brovary realize their business ideas.

The National Commission for State Language Standards has approved the text of the standard 'Ukrainian as a Foreign Language. Levels A1-C2'. The standard will become the basis for teaching, creating textbooks and tests in Ukrainian as a foreign language.

The former head of Bozhkivska colony #16 received 400% of his bonus and the maximum pension after the facts of torture of prisoners were revealed. Ombudsman Lubinets called on the SBI to investigate the illegal awarding of the bonus.

The SBU collected evidence against collaborator Volodymyr Boyenko, who heads the occupation “DNR customs”. He ensures the transfer of military equipment from Russia to the eastern front of Ukraine, using former warehouses of the Donetsk customs.

The National Bank of Ukraine forecasts a decrease in international reserves to $32 billion by the end of 2026 due to a reduction in financial assistance and currency outflows. The reserves will remain sufficient to ensure the stability of the foreign exchange market.

The first wind farm was launched in test mode in Zakarpattia region. The total capacity of the wind farm will be 80 MW, which will provide electricity to 50,000 households annually.