Ukraine
Law enforcement officers reported on the first stage of the special operation “Gentlemen” in 20 regions of Ukraine. 4 drug laboratories were discovered, over 21 thousand bushes of drug plants were destroyed, 57 kg of cannabis were seized, and 9 people were detained.
The Russian Foreign Ministry is spreading false statements about Ukraine's alleged refusal to take back prisoners of war. The Center for Countering Disinformation refutes these fakes, pointing out that exchange delays are caused by Russia's position.
Deputy Minister of Education Mykhailo Vynnytskyi reported an oversupply of managers in the labor market. The state needs engineers, agronomists, and medical professionals, offering more state-funded places for these specialties.
Deputy Minister of Education Mykhailo Vynnytskyi reported that most Ukrainian graduates who scored 200 points on the NMT submitted documents to Ukrainian universities. Of the 2414 such students, 2241 have already received recommendations for domestic universities.
President Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's readiness for a real ceasefire in talks with the leaders of France and Germany. At the same time, Ukraine will not recognize the Russian Federation's control over the occupied territories due to constitutional limitations.
Oleksandr Klymenko stated that NABU and SAP do not have the right to initiate investigations against people's deputies; this is the exclusive competence of the Prosecutor General. NABU Director Semen Kryvonos added that the Prosecutor General also approves petitions for searches of MPs.
President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Tusk held talks on peace, defense production, and support for Ukrainians. Issues concerning Ukrainian students in Poland and the negotiation process for Ukraine's EU membership were also discussed.
The settlement of Borodianka, Kyiv Oblast, will receive city status. The corresponding draft resolution was registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on August 7, 2025.
Olena Sosedka, co-founder of the bank, stated that shareholders do not have the right to appeal NBU decisions.
The government approved the forecast for the economic and social development of Ukraine for 2026-2028. GDP growth and inflation are expected under two scenarios.
The SAP continues to investigate the case of former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov, where there is already a suspicion notice for one episode. If there is sufficient evidence, a change or additional suspicion notices may be issued.
The SAP investigates cases only against former presidents of Ukraine. This is stipulated in the Criminal Procedure Code, stated the head of the SAP, Oleksandr Klymenko.
In the first half of 2025, 1. 7 thousand graduates applied to the Employment Service, and more than 570 people found jobs. More than 300 graduates underwent vocational training, and an increase in demand for technological and social professions is predicted.
Forecaster Natalka Didenko predicts mostly dry and sunny weather in Ukraine over the weekend thanks to anticyclone Ines. Air temperature will range from +25 to +33 degrees, with local rains in some regions.
Junior sergeant "Mary", a combat medic of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, died on August 7, 2025, during an enemy drone attack. She was a historian, a scout, worked in a museum, and had a 15-year-old daughter.
Ukrainian army aviation successfully uses Soviet equipment, but the industry risks losing the ability to maintain it. Without state support, production potential and maintenance of military equipment are under threat.
Since August 8, the operational-strategic group of troops "Khortytsia" has been officially renamed to "Dnipro". The name change is part of an internal reorganization and does not affect the structure or tasks.
Donald Trump is preparing to meet with Putin next week to discuss peace in Ukraine. The approaches of the parties differ radically, the chance of success is illusory.
The IAEA mission for the first time assessed the substations powering Ukraine's NPPs, finding that attacks on the power grid threaten nuclear safety. Experts confirmed high risks due to continuous Russian attacks.
A local resident was detained in Kirovohrad region for transmitting data to the Russian FSB about the movement of military equipment and the location of strategic objects. He adjusted the missile strike on Kropyvnytskyi on July 28, 2025.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have eliminated 50,000 enemy operational-tactical UAVs. This is a new record in terms of the scale of destruction and the professionalism of Ukrainian air defense.
US President Donald Trump is considering whether to punish Russia. Instead, he announced a summit with Putin. Trump also informed European leaders about a possible meeting with Putin and Zelensky, for which Moscow, it seems, has not provided sufficient assurances.
With less than a month until the new academic year, UNN decided to compile estimated prices for a basic stationery set for a schoolchild in 2025.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate for August 8 at UAH 41. 4564/USD, strengthening it by 16 kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.27/EUR, and the zloty is UAH 11.32/PLN.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 147 combat engagements over the past day, with more than half of them occurring in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Novopavlivka directions. The invaders launched 1 missile and 86 air strikes, used 4305 kamikaze drones, and carried out almost 6,000 shellings.
Oil prices were little changed on Friday but are heading for their biggest weekly losses since late June due to new US tariffs. Investors are concerned about the impact of the tariffs on the global economy and oil demand.
On August 7, Russian troops lost 1040 soldiers, 7 tanks, and 52 artillery systems. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 08.08.25 amount to 1,061,350 personnel.
On August 8, a farewell ceremony will be held in Kyiv for Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity. Numerous signs of torture were found on the body of the deceased, and the Prosecutor General's Office announced suspicion against the head of pre-trial detention center No. 2 in Taganrog.
On August 8, warm and sunny weather without precipitation is expected in Ukraine. The temperature in most regions will be 22-27°, in the south and southeast - 26-31°.
August 8 marks the birthday of the refrigerator, patented by Albert Marshall in 1899. Also celebrated today are the Signal Corps Day of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, International Cat Day, and International Alliances Day.