Ukraine
Thirty buildings, a school, a hospital and a kindergarten were damaged in Kyiv and the region; 15 people were killed. Zelenskyy called on partners to provide Ukraine with anti-ballistic defense.
Industrial and commercial consumers with 80% of their own generation, distributed energy, or imported electricity will not be subject to restrictions. The government expects an increase in generation and imports.
MP Honcharenko found that Mykhailo Fedorov had a deferment from service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The EU reported that Russia had struck a children's hospital and civilians. Moldova condemned the flight of a Russian drone, and 15 people were killed in Kyiv.
Ruslan Stefanchuk announced a planned meeting of the Verkhovna Rada's conciliatory council with Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi. Before that, the NBU governor spoke.
Ruslan Oliinyk has been appointed Deputy Minister for Reconstruction, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine. This was reported by Taras Melnychuk.
Following Russia's massive overnight attack, Andrii Sybiha called on partners to urgently transfer interceptors to Ukraine. He added that every delay is measured in human lives.
The SBI has launched an operation in 21 proceedings and plans to notify 22 individuals of suspicion. Investigative actions are ongoing in various regions of Ukraine.
The Moldovan military detected a Shahed 136 drone flying from Ukraine to Gagauzia. Six minutes later, it returned to Ukraine.
In the French region of Champagne, grape harvesting began in mid-August - the earliest ever recorded. Heat and drought shortened the time available for the harvest.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine needs Patriot interceptor missiles every day. The Freyja anti-ballistic shield is undergoing integration and testing.
Poland activated military aviation, air defense systems, and radars due to Russia's attack on Ukraine. No violations of Polish airspace were recorded.
Air defense destroyed or suppressed 39 missiles, 145 drones, and two «Banderol» drones. The main direction of the attack was the Kyiv region.
Russia attacked Kyiv, Odesa region and Chernihiv region with ballistic missiles, missiles and drones. Twelve people were killed in the capital and one in the region, and around 40 were injured.
On August 19, Russian forces carried out 234 attacks, conducted 99 airstrikes, and dropped 330 guided aerial bombs. The Defense Forces struck eight enemy targets.
The drone entered Romanian airspace near Galați and crashed in Tulcea County. No casualties or damage were reported.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant lost external power for the sixteenth time this year. Backup generators supported critical systems, but their frequent use wears out the equipment.
The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 70 and the euro at UAH 51.87. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading within the range of UAH 44.68–44.71.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported Russian military losses for August 19. Total personnel losses are approaching 1.5 million people.
On August 20, Ukraine will have variable cloudiness and predominantly no precipitation. Rain and thunderstorms are possible in the north and the Carpathians, with temperatures reaching 34°C.
Russian dictator Putin is trying to conceal the economic damage caused by the war and Ukrainian strikes. Prices, fuel shortages, and labor shortages are increasing in Russia.
Wheat futures rose due to disruptions at Ukrainian and Russian ports. This could reduce global supplies by 86 million tonnes.
Dmytro Koziatynskyi, the organizer of the rallies in support of Fedorov, announced their end and called the change of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine the result. He called for reforms and dialogue.
A motorcycle patrol has begun operating in Vinnytsia to ensure faster response times and road safety. Currently, 88 motorcycle patrol officers serve in Ukraine.
Stefan Thumann said that German intelligence services had warned him about a possible Russian operation. Because of the threat, he is changing his places of residence.
Vladyslav Polskyi evacuated two seriously wounded soldiers in a pickup truck from an area under attack by Russian drones. Zelenskyy awarded him the "Gold Star" Order.
Zelenskyy instructed Khmara to organize defense, production, procurement, and the supply of troops. He also expects an intensification of diplomatic strikes and air defense.
Kim Yo Jong called Zelenskyy's statement about the possible deployment of 50,000 troops to Russia groundless. In 2024, North Korea sent approximately 14,000 military personnel.
Hungarian investigators found no evidence of a crime in the transportation of Oschadbank's money and gold. Sybiha demands that those involved in the detention of Ukrainian citizens be punished.
The unemployed man coordinated Russian attacks and collected data on military facilities. He also requested weapons for contract killings of soldiers.