Ukraine
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.
Ukraine and Romania have agreed to intensify work on joint infrastructure projects, including the construction of a bridge across the Tysa River. European integration, defense cooperation, and attracting Romanian businesses to rebuild Ukraine were also discussed.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Russia's attack on Georgia in 2008 was the first step in changing borders and undermining stability in the region. This aggression led to the occupation of 20% of Georgian territory and the forced displacement of over 200,000 people.
The Center of National Resistance records a systemic crisis with payments in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Employees of the Romashka kindergarten in Svatove have not received their salaries for almost a year.
Teachers cannot apply for a deferral from mobilization through "Reserve+" because their data is not available in the EDDEBO. To do this, they need to contact the TCC and SP with a package of documents.
Russian occupiers have created an online catalog of Ukrainian children from Luhansk region, featuring their photos and character descriptions for adoption. Public activists call this child trafficking, which legalizes their abduction.
US President Donald Trump stated that the deadline for Putin regarding a ceasefire depends on the Kremlin leader's decision. Earlier, Trump set a 10-day deadline for reaching an agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Donald Trump stated that Putin should not meet with Zelensky before meeting with him. He emphasized that Putin and Zelensky would like to meet with him.
Zhytomyr's "Polissya" secured a confident victory over Hungarian "Paksi" in the first match of the 3rd qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. Goals were scored by Andriyevskyi, Bezkorovainyi, and Lednev.
A fake about financial aid from the UN is being spread on Ukrainian social networks. The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine states that this is fraud and urges not to follow suspicious links.
President Zelenskyy discussed diplomatic efforts and future contacts, including with Donald Trump, with Italian Prime Minister Meloni. The parties seek real peace and the involvement of European leaders in the process.
Since the beginning of the day, 119 combat engagements have taken place. The occupiers launched one missile and 55 air strikes, using 1724 kamikaze drones and carrying out 4015 shellings. In the Pokrovsk direction, 174 occupiers were neutralized.
President Zelenskyy announced a detailed conversation between the security advisors of Ukraine and its partners. The parties agreed to continue negotiations on August 8 to discuss a ceasefire.