Ukraine
The former MP warns that the creation of an expert institution under the NABU could lead to massive manipulation and political terror.
There were 124 combat engagements in the frontline, 41 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 5 missile and 65 air strikes, making 4673 attacks.
On August 12, Ukraine will be mostly without precipitation, with short-term rains possible only in the northeast. The temperature at night will be 11-22°, during the day 21-31°, northwest wind 5-10 m/s.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 592,000 personnel and 8,450 tanks.
The head of the Bundestag Defense Committee, Markus Faber, said that the Ukrainian offensive on Kursk weakens Russia's positions in the east. He called for more Leopard 2 tanks to be provided to Ukraine.
It is believed that at the beginning of the nineteenth century there were about 26 million elephants in Africa. Today, the number of these animals in Africa does not exceed 500 thousand.
IOC President Thomas Bach has announced that he will not run for a third term. The 70-year-old German lawyer explained his decision by the need for new leaders and family circumstances.
In Odesa region, border guards detained a couple who tried to smuggle seven men of military age across the border. For their services, the couple received money from the passengers and the organizer of the scheme.
At the XXXIII Olympic Games in Paris, Ukrainian athletes won 12 awards: 3 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals. This is Ukraine's best result in terms of the number of gold medals over the past 12 years.
The State Emergency Service reports a stable radiation situation in Ukraine as of 00:00 on August 12. No changes have been detected near Zaporizhzhia NPP, no man-made radionuclides have been detected. Monitoring is ongoing.
Ukraine finished in 22nd place in the medal standings of the 2024 Olympics, its best result in 12 years. The United States won the medal standings, outperforming China in terms of the number of silver medals.
President Zelenskyy reported a fire on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, set by the Russian occupiers. He emphasized that the situation cannot be normal while the plant is under Russian control.
President Zelenskyy has stated that strengthening Ukraine's air shield is a key priority. Work with partners is ongoing to increase air defense systems and improve training of the defenders of the sky.
Ukrainian troops continue an unprecedented operation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, advancing 30 kilometers into the territory. Russian forces have been unable to push back the Ukrainian armed forces, despite attempts to reinforce them and claims of controlling the situation.
Ukrenergo reported that no restrictions on electricity consumption are expected on August 12. Power engineers urge to consume electricity sparingly throughout the day and not to turn on powerful appliances from 18:00 to 22:00.
In the Pokrovske direction, Russian troops are constantly attacking with a large number of personnel. After losing armored vehicles, the occupiers are saving them, but continue to use a lot of infantry.
Zhang Yufei won six Olympic medals at the Paris Games, becoming the most successful athlete of the tournament. Frenchman Leon Marchand is the leader in the number of gold medals with five.
Insight News Media has identified a number of regional media outlets registered in Russia that pose as Ukrainian. These sites are spreading Russian propaganda and disinformation in an effort to undermine the credibility of the Ukrainian government.
Over the last day, 65 combat engagements were registered. The most intense fighting was in the Pokrovske and Lyman sectors, where the enemy made 26 and 13 attacks respectively. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding back the onslaught and repelling most of the attacks.
Due to the closure of the corridor in Sumy region, Ukrainians can leave the occupied territories through the Mokrany-Domianove checkpoint in Volyn. It provides assistance, free housing and financial support.
In the eastern region of Ukraine, a power company vehicle hit an explosive device while inspecting an overhead line. A 31-year-old power grid maintenance foreman was seriously injured and hospitalized.
During the day, 313 enemy discharges were recorded, 11 with toxic substances. This violates international conventions on chemical weapons, and the information is being passed on to the relevant authorities for investigation.
Mykola Oleshchuk said that KN-23 ballistic missiles from the DPRK rarely reach their targets, but pose a serious threat to the population. At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 57 drones and 4 ballistic missiles.
Russia deploys additional troops and equipment to the Kursk region in response to the unexpected invasion of Ukrainian forces. Anti-terrorist measures are introduced in the border regions, including possible relocation of residents.
The President of Ukraine reported large-scale missile and air strikes by Russian Federation over the past week. Zelenskyy called on partners to provide a full-fledged air shield and lift restrictions on the range of Ukrainian weapons.
Ukraine won 12 medals at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The three gold medals were the country's best result in the last 12 years at the Olympic level.
The Ukrainian military may have entered the village of Goncharivka in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation before the trial. The video was published by a journalist, but there is no official confirmation from Ukraine or Russia.
The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has appealed to the authorities in Rome to cancel the performances of Russian singer Anna Netrebko. ICIP emphasizes that Netrebko supports the Putin regime and the annexation of Crimea.
The U. S. Defense Attaché awarded the DIU officer with the Medal of Merit. The award was presented for his contribution to strengthening military cooperation between Kyiv and Washington and facilitating security assistance.
A video has been posted online where a soldier claims that the Ukrainian armed forces have captured the village of Oleshnya in the Kursk region of Russia. The information has no official confirmation from either Ukraine or Russia.