The authorities of Donetsk Oblast are asking residents to reduce electricity consumption during peak hours. They also remind about the daily free evacuation, which saves lives during constant shelling.
Another prisoner exchange took place between Russia and Ukraine. Each side handed over 84 servicemen to the other with the mediation of the UAE.
The European Union plans to adopt the 19th package of sanctions against Russia next month. This will continue to pressure the Kremlin over the war in Ukraine.
Viktor Medvedchuk and 12 members of an organized group are suspected of cooperating with the military-political leadership of the Russian Federation. They are accused of subversive activities in the information sphere against Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The parties discussed security guarantees, army support, and investments in drone production.
Andriy Biletsky told The Times about the successes. His fighters have effectively stopped the enemy's advance in the Lyman direction, where Ukraine previously lost 60 km² per month.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland requests an investigation into the case of a 17-year-old Ukrainian suspected of vandalism. Diplomats condemn such actions and consider them a provocation by Russian special services.
Ukrainian Hlib Mazur became the WAKO kickboxing champion at the 2025 World Games, winning a gold medal. Ukraine also won three bronze awards, increasing the total number of medals to 28.
Russian authorities plan to check new citizens for loyalty, which applies to residents of the occupied territories of Ukraine. The State Duma is also discussing paid education for migrant children and restrictions on the Russian language exam.
Russian invaders exported 2. 5 million tons of new harvest wheat from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The CNS emphasizes that this is a war crime and large-scale looting.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko personally supported the prosecution in the case of the murder of a young man on the funicular. He explained this by his duty, the protection of children's rights, and the desire for a just punishment.
Ukrainian-Polish exhumation works, which began on August 4, are ongoing in Lviv. A burial pit with soldiers who died in 1939 has already been discovered.
Two fraudsters demanded 5. 6 million UAH for changing the article for a suspect in drug smuggling. They were detained while receiving the funds.
The state budget of Ukraine will be replenished by UAH 2. 6 billion due to the collection of funds from the Russian online casino "PIN-UP". The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv found the director of UKR GAME TECHNOLOGY LLC, which operated under this brand, guilty.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left Downing Street after meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The talks concerned the war in Ukraine.
The NATO PURL initiative, which allows member countries to purchase weapons for Ukraine, has raised $1. 5 billion. The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Germany have already made their contributions.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko initiated an audit of subsoil users of strategically important deposits. Also, tenders for hydrocarbon distribution are being relaunched with updated conditions.
Commander Andriy Biletskyi, in an interview with The Times, spoke in favor of preserving democracy and against authoritarianism. He sees Ukraine's future as a militarized society with a powerful defense-industrial complex.
The panel of judges of the Cassation Administrative Court of the Supreme Court recused itself from considering the case of Concord Bank. The judges did not determine the jurisdiction for the shareholders' lawsuit, which deprives them of access to justice.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the regulation on the Unified Register of Powers of Attorney, which will allow instant online verification of notarial documents via QR code in "Diia". This innovation will simplify document circulation and minimize fraudulent risks.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, struck the Volgograd oil refinery, which is the largest fuel producer in the Southern Federal District of the Russian Federation. UAV hits caused strong fires at the plant, which processes 15 million tons of oil annually.
Shevchenkivskyi Court of Kyiv appointed a free lawyer for Artem Kosov, accused of killing a 16-year-old boy on the funicular. The defendant's lawyer once again failed to appear at the court hearing.
Kyrylo Budanov stated that Ukraine, Russia, and North Korea have experience in conducting modern warfare on a wide front. North Korea is gaining unique combat experience, but its troops are suffering significant losses.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at Downing Street, where he was met by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The meeting takes place on the eve of Trump-Putin talks in Alaska.
The Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, Vadym Filashkin, reported on the stabilization of the situation in the Dobropillia direction. The front line is reliably held thanks to the Defense Forces.
This year, professional farms increased potato planting areas by 15%. Thanks to a moderate summer and precipitation, a sufficient harvest for domestic needs is expected.
On August 15, anticyclone Julia will ensure dry and sunny weather throughout Ukraine. Air temperature will be +23...+28°C, in Zakarpattia and Crimea up to +30°C.
38 cases of the "Stratus" subvariant and one case of "Nimbus" have been confirmed in Ukraine. Both subvariants are dominant worldwide and are included in the WHO list for monitoring.
North Korea plans to transfer 6,000 military personnel and up to a hundred units of equipment, including tanks, to Russia. Russia is financing the participation of North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine.
Ukraine expects an increase in risks and possible provocations during the active phase of joint exercises of Belarus and Russia from September 12 to 16. The spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, Andriy Demchenko, stated the absence of strike groups but warned about information escalation.
