Estonia blames Russian jamming for a drone explosion on its territory. It was likely a Ukrainian drone that deviated from its course due to Russian electronic interference in the Baltic region.
Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the Head of the President's Office, stated that Ukraine is a guarantor of the stability of the European security architecture. The Armed Forces of Ukraine act as the main ground force on the continent, capable of effectively performing collective defense tasks.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military, discussing the situation at the front and in the border areas, the creation of reserves, and cooperation with partners on security guarantees. Special attention was paid to the border regions of Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts, as well as Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts.
In Mariupol, the number of dog attacks is growing, forcing residents to fear for their children and their own safety. The occupation authorities promise to solve the problem, but their actions seem ineffective against the backdrop of more than 10,000 stray animals.
Nadiia Leshchyk emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for the education of Ukrainian children in the temporarily occupied territories.
Due to Russian shelling, mines in the Dobropillya community have been de-energized. 148 miners remain underground.
President of the Ukrainian World Congress, Pavlo Grod, stated that mobilization is a major barrier for Ukrainians abroad to obtain multiple citizenship. Millions of Ukrainians abroad are ready to obtain multiple citizenship after the signing of the relevant law.
In Kostiantynivka, Russian troops struck a fire and rescue unit. The building and a fire truck were damaged, but the personnel were not injured.
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries disrupted at least 17% of Russia's oil refining capacity, causing a gasoline shortage. Strikes on facilities in Novoshakhtinsk, Ust-Luga, and the Druzhba pipeline are a response to Russian aggression.
The Ukrainian World Congress recommends including Ukraine's allies in the list of countries for multiple citizenship. Congress President Paul Grod emphasized the importance of including Australia in this list.
Ukraine will end August as one of the hottest countries in Europe. Forecasters promise sunny days, high temperatures, and minimal rainfall on the weekend.
An entrepreneur and his accomplices have been exposed in Poltava region for organizing illegal supplies of medical and cosmetology equipment to the Russian Federation. The products, including devices for the rehabilitation of military personnel, were supplied through controlled structures in other countries.
A quarter of Ukraine's territory is contaminated with mines and explosive remnants of war, which has led to the deaths of 359 people, including 18 children. Clearing Ukrainian lands of mines will be the largest and most complex humanitarian demining operation in the world.
The President of the Ukrainian World Congress, Pavlo Grod, stated that about 20 laws contradict the law on multiple citizenship. These changes are necessary for the full realization of the rights and obligations of Ukrainian citizens, regardless of the presence of multiple citizenship.
The large-scale fire at the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in the Rostov region, caused by a drone attack on August 21, was fully extinguished only five days later. The firefighting efforts led to water supply disruptions for tens of thousands of local residents.
The SBU detained an FSB agent in Kyiv who was collecting data on administrative buildings of the Defense Forces and TCR. The enemy planned to use the information for terrorist attacks and air strikes on the capital.
Indian refineries plan to reduce purchases of Russian oil to 1. 4-1.6 million barrels per day. This comes amid US pressure and the upcoming doubling of American tariffs on Indian imports.
If a child is taught how to use a weapon, understands how dangerous it is, then the probability of an accident is much lower. However, this does not completely rule out accidents.
The Supreme Court ruled in the case of Concord Bank, effectively depriving shareholders of the right to judicial protection in Ukraine. Now, the only way for them to protect their rights is to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
HUR uncovered a large-scale fraud scheme in the 83rd Russian Airborne Assault Brigade. Officers staged injuries to receive payments and avoid being sent to the front line.
US and Russian officials discussed energy deals as incentives for peace in Ukraine. Among the ideas are Exxon Mobil's return to Sakhalin-1 and the purchase of American equipment for Russian LNG projects.
As part of Bring Kids Back UA, a child who had been under occupation for years has been returned. She is preparing to study at a Ukrainian university.
The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation has approved 17 compulsory subjects for schools in the occupied territories. The occupiers are turning schools into military training grounds, teaching only Russian history and forcing "military-patriotic education."
The EU is struggling to develop new sanctions against Russia, considering restrictions on the movement of diplomats. An increase in profits for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets is also being discussed.
Brent and WTI oil prices fell after a rise caused by fears of fuel supply disruptions. Traders expect stronger US sanctions against Russian oil and are monitoring the consequences of tariffs imposed against India.
On the night of August 26, a strange beam of light was recorded over Ukraine, which moved and left a light trail. The phenomenon was also observed in France and Germany, experts are considering versions of a comet, an atmospheric phenomenon, or a rocket launch.
Ukrainian schoolchildren are preparing for the new academic year with an updated curriculum, including a new mandatory subject "Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy" and significant changes in the teaching of "Defense of Ukraine. "
Russia launched 59 Shahed drones and decoys over Ukraine. Air defense forces neutralized 47 enemy UAVs, 12 drones hit 9 locations.
As a result of a drone attack in Sumy region on August 26, 2025, two women were injured. Damage to residential and non-residential buildings, as well as equipment, was recorded.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 4300/USD, which depreciated it by 15 kopecks. Euro and zloty exchange rates were also set.
