The state has purchased 20,000 drones of various models for the Defense Forces through Prozorro Market. The total cost of the purchase exceeded UAH 1.7 billion, and the number of drones purchased has doubled over the past 2.5 months.
The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has recognized the Zelensky estate as an architectural monument. The owner is obliged to restore the building, otherwise it will be returned to state or municipal ownership of the city.
Ukrzaliznytsia will receive €43 million from the EU for the development of the European gauge. The project involves improving the railway network and developing a 1435 mm gauge on the Chop-Lviv and Lviv-Chernivtsi-Vadul-Siret sections.
The government launched loan programs for the installation of alternative energy sources. The first loans were issued to businesses and individuals.
In the village of Myrne, Mykolaiv region, a man found an unexploded ordnance in his neighbor's yard. The victim sustained a mine-blast injury and was hospitalized.
Ukraine is actively preparing for the winter season by repairing its energy infrastructure and developing distributed generation. The government is simplifying procedures and providing incentives for the installation of alternative energy sources.
Euroclear promises a first installment of €1. 5 billion from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine in July. The funds will be used for weapons, air defense, ammunition, and the development of the defense industry.
According to the Unified State Register of War Veterans, more than 220,000 war veteran certificates have been generated in Ukraine. There are still errors in the system that can prevent the generation of certificates.
Mykola Cherkashyn, the head of the "dnr Media Holding," was notified of being suspected of collaboration. He runs a key Kremlin mouthpiece in the occupied Donetsk region, spreading propaganda and fakes.
Starting in August, Ukrainians will be able to submit claims to the International Register of Losses under 12 new categories through Diia. This includes claims for loss of life, internal displacement, and damage to critical infrastructure.
The government has approved a food security strategy with three key objectives. It is aimed at developing agricultural production, ensuring food availability and strengthening the security component.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the start of the school year in schools on September 2, 2024. According to the resolution, the school year will last until June 30, 2025.
The Verkhovna Rada has announced a 30-minute break due to MPs' demands to put to a vote a bill to ban the UOC-MP. MPs with placards block the rostrum, demanding consideration of the bill.
The Deputy Minister of Energy refuted the myth about Ukraine's electricity exports. Due to the destruction of 9 GW of generating capacities, the country imports electricity to cover domestic needs.
Forecaster Natalia Didenko predicts the heat will return to Ukraine on July 28-29. In the south and southeast, it is expected to reach +37 degrees, in other regions - up to +34. The weather will be comfortable until Thursday.
Ukraine fulfilled the conditions for receiving a tranche from the EU in September. The government is also attracting a grant from the US for salaries and social programs through the World Bank.
Pleso has found that the water on 15 Kyiv beaches does not meet sanitary and hygienic requirements. Swimming is prohibited due to high levels of bacteriological contamination that can cause intestinal infections.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill to extend the general mobilization for 90 days from August 12. 338 MPs voted in favor of this decision.
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The Verkhovna Rada has approved a presidential decree extending martial law in Ukraine. Zelenskyy proposed to extend martial law and general mobilization for 90 days from August 12.
FC Dynamo Kyiv has canceled all bilateral events with Serbian Partizan due to their participation in competitions in Russia. The club condemns the support of Russian sports, but is ready to compete with any opponent on the field.
Boeing and Antonov sign a memorandum of understanding on potential cooperation in the production of drones in Ukraine. The agreement provides for training, logistics support, and repair of tactical UAVs for the Armed Forces, including ScanEagle.
Slovakia is officially against military aid to Ukraine, but Slovak ammunition is still being supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The Deputy Minister of Energy reported on increasing problems with electricity transmission in Ukraine due to network restrictions. The Ministry of Energy and Ukrenergo are working to eliminate these restrictions to utilize all available generating capacities.
The relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada unanimously supported the extension of martial law and mobilization in Ukraine. President Zelenskyy introduced bills to extend these measures for 90 days from August 12.
Ukreximbank signed an agreement to provide state support to industrial parks. The program provides for infrastructure financing and compensation for grid connection costs, with a budget of UAH 1 billion for 2024.
Turkey will assist Ukraine in restoring the energy sector and developing distributed generation. The parties discussed cooperation in the supply of equipment and the involvement of Turkish specialists in the restoration of energy infrastructure.
NNEGC Energoatom has signed a loan agreement with a consortium of banks for £181 million to purchase nuclear fuel from Urenco. The 5-year loan is guaranteed by the UK government through the UKEF.
The Kyiv RMA told about new government programs to support energy independence. Individuals, condominiums, small and large businesses can receive preferential loans for the installation of alternative energy sources.
NPC Ukrenergo announces the cancellation of one round of blackouts in 10 regions by 14:00 due to the intensification of SPPs operation. From 14:00 to 24:00, three rounds of blackouts will be in effect. Electricity imports are planned from 5 countries.
