Ukraine
Foreign Policy suggests that Ukraine may use the seizure of part of the Kursk region by Russia to exchange territories. This could strengthen Kyiv's position in potential peace talks.
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine's Charge d'Affaires due to alleged border violations by Ukrainian drones. Belarus demands that such incidents be prevented, threatening retaliatory measures and a review of the presence of the diplomatic mission.
Six underground schools are being built in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and are scheduled to open by the end of October. Such institutions are being built not only in Zaporizhzhia, but also in rural communities of the region.
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry reported the downing of a group of drones from Ukraine that allegedly violated the border on August 9. Minsk called it an attempt at escalation and plans to appeal to international organizations.
The White House is in contact with Kyiv regarding the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operations in the Kursk region of Russia. The US emphasizes that Ukraine is not violating restrictions on the use of US weapons for cross-border strikes.
The Odesa Eparchy of the OCU expressed gratitude for the renaming of streets in honor of Princes Volodymyr the Great and Yaroslav the Wise. The church thanked the community, authorities, and activists for preserving the memory of the prominent builders of Ukraine.
Russia is preparing to send employees of private security organizations to defend the Kursk region. This primarily concerns security guards from companies of state corporations, including Rosneft.
The Ukrainian gymnasts finished their performances at the Olympic Games, taking 7th place in the group all-around. The team scored 68.950 points, losing its medal chances due to errors in the three-ribbon and two-ball routine.
A video has been posted online showing Ukrainian soldiers claiming to be in the Russian village of Poroz. Analysts have confirmed the authenticity of the location, but the exact date of the shooting is unknown.
NPC Ukrenergo has announced that on August 11, no power supply restriction schedules will be applied in Ukraine. The power company urged Ukrainians to use powerful electrical appliances from 11:00 to 15:00.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports 72 combat engagements over the last day, most of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy continues offensive actions, using aviation and artillery along the entire front line.
The US State Department has announced that it will provide Israel with $3. 5 billion for the purchase of American weapons and military equipment. The funds were allocated from the funding package approved by Congress in April amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
The deputy energy minister said that she does not expect any blackouts over the weekend. The situation in the energy system has stabilized, but may change due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
Belarus is building up its military presence on the border with Ukraine to help Russia distract Kyiv. Lukashenko is trying to force Ukraine to disperse its forces, says the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council.
The head of the OP Andriy Yermak met with the Deputy National Security Advisor of India. They discussed the situation at the frontline, shelling of civilian objects and the Peace Formula, emphasizing the importance of India's participation in the peace process.
The Ukrainian military attacked a gas rig in the Black Sea, where Russian military and intelligence equipment were stationed. According to the navy spokesman, the occupiers used this location for GPS spoofing.
The apple harvest in key EU countries in 2024 will fall by 11% compared to the previous year. Production will also decline in Ukraine and Moldova, leading to high prices and new opportunities for exporters.
Belarus has been instructed to "reinforce" areas near the border with Ukraine, including Iskanders and MLRS. This follows Lukashenka's claims of allegedly destroying air targets over Belarus.
July saw the highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since October 2022, with a large-scale Russian attack on July 8 that killed dozens of people in a single day making last month extremely deadly.
Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko reported on the difficult situation in the energy sector amid daily enemy attacks. Despite this, there are no blackouts, and the government is trying to maintain this trend.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Belarusian companies, individuals and Lukashenka's plane as part of the sanctions regime for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine. The sanctions target defense companies, airlines, and individuals involved in the production of military resources for Russia.
Lukashenko claims that on August 9, air defense systems shot down several targets, presumably drones, over the territory of Belarus. According to him, they came from Ukraine, but he did not provide evidence.
The Russian command is redeploying experienced units to the Kursk region, considering its defense a higher priority than the offensive in the Kharkiv region. This may indicate a serious assessment of the situation in the region.
In Brovary, a man threw a grenade at a law enforcement officer, injuring him. The court sentenced the offender to 9 years and 2 months in prison for this crime.
During the week, the police and the SBU detained 7 people who were setting fire to military vehicles and relay cabinets on the orders of Russia. The detainees include a foreigner and minors.
The incidence of COVID-19 is increasing in Ukraine due to the new FLiRT strain. Mostly people of working age and the elderly are affected, due to the strain's characteristics, heat, and crowding in air-conditioned rooms.
Ukrainian intelligence destroyed the Russian boat 'Tuna' near Chornomorske in occupied Crimea using a MAGURA V5 maritime drone. Three other invaders' boats were damaged during the operation.
Starting August 15, the heat is expected to increase in Ukraine, starting in the west. By Independence Day, the weather will stabilize, and it will be comfortably warm and sunny, forecasts weather forecaster Natalia Didenko.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff reported 90 combat engagements over the past day. The most active fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 28 enemy attacks.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1160 soldiers, 9 armored vehicles and 69 artillery systems. In total, since the beginning of the war, the enemy has lost about 589,700 people and a significant amount of equipment.