Ukraine
The man was notified in absentia that he is suspected of violating privacy. For years, he stalked women, trying to access their accounts.
Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi stated that the Russian Federation may launch 77 ballistic missiles simultaneously, planning to increase the number to 200. Ukraine lacks interceptors for Patriot systems, leaving the country vulnerable.
The New Moon will occur on August 12 at 20:36, coinciding with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. This will create ideal conditions for observing the meteor shower and photographing the Milky Way.
The organizer of the pseudo-financial platform Money 24/7 has been served with a notice of suspicion and arrested. According to the investigation, clients suffered losses, including one victim who lost more than UAH 1.59 million.
Admission to "Dentistry" in 2026: how much tuition costs and what universities offer.
The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the implementation of the experimental project for registering a marriage through the "Diia" app for another two years. The resolution enters into force on August 15, 2026.
As a result of shelling of energy facilities, some consumers in Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy and Kharkiv regions are without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Odesa region, where the enemy carried out new strikes; restrictions are not expected.
Russia plans to use the media and Russians returned from captivity to portray supposedly better treatment of Ukrainian prisoners. Ukraine emphasizes the transparency of the conditions of detention of Russian prisoners of war.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation, said that North Korea is interested in gaining experience from Russia's war against Ukraine in preparation for aggression on the Korean Peninsula. Pyongyang may also see opportunities arising from the confrontation between the United States and Iran.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said that Russia would not agree to a freeze in hostilities without eliminating the so-called "root causes. " He also criticized the actions of the United States regarding Ukraine, calling them contradictory.
Over the past day, there were 254 combat engagements on the front, most of them in the Kostiantynivka and Lyman directions. The enemy launched a missile strike and carried out 87 airstrikes.
In 2027, women will need at least 34 years of insurance record to retire at age 60. The required length of service increases every year and will reach 35 years by 2028.
Russia attacked Ukraine with an Kh-59/69 missile and 129 drones, including three "Banderols. " Air defense forces shot down 92 UAVs and 3 "Banderols", and the missile did not reach its targets.
Over the course of August 9, Russian forces lost 1,470 soldiers and 1,746 UAVs. Russia's total losses since the beginning of the war amount to 1,459,210 people.
Peru’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that 459 Peruvians joined the Russian army, 11 of whom were killed and 114 went missing. Four escaped forced recruitment and returned home.
On Monday, August 10, variable cloudiness will prevail across most of Ukraine, with precipitation generally not expected. Only in the southeast of the country will there be occasional showers and thunderstorms during the day.
Taiwan, following Ukraine’s example, is creating fleets of aerial drones and unmanned strike boats to repel a possible invasion from China. Taiwanese officials are trying to emulate the Ukrainian “David versus Goliath” approach.
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the deaths of innocent people in Ukraine and Russia and called for compliance with international humanitarian law. According to the UN, more than 16,000 civilians have been killed during nearly 4.5 years of war.
Ukraine may find a way to produce Patriot missiles more cheaply and faster than the United States. American manufacturers fear that Kyiv will improve the Patriot and mass-produce them at a lower cost.
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, the Russian administration is recruiting people into the army, promising safe work. After signing a contract, the servicemen are sent to the front line, despite the promises.
Russia acknowledged that it carried out a combined strike on the Odesa CHP plant and seven substations. It also allegedly destroyed the infrastructure of a gas field in the Sumy region.
Turkey has resumed the passage of vessels to the Black Sea after several days of delays. Earlier, the authorities had not issued transit permits for voyages to Russian and Ukrainian ports without explanation.
As a result of the massive missile-and-drone attack on Odesa region, 13 people were injured, six were hospitalized, and one is in serious condition. All are receiving the necessary medical and psychological assistance.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that UNICEF had missed the key point by not identifying the deaths of children as a consequence of Russia’s aggression. He also pointed out errors in the data on victims in Ukraine and called for Russia’s war crimes to be condemned.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that every Russian strike would be met with a response, and that the war would become more tangible in Russia. He thanked the Defense Forces for strikes on Russian oil refining facilities and infrastructure.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported new contacts with mediators. They are aimed at obtaining packages for air defense.
Moldova is preparing proposals to provide Ukraine with 20 locomotives. The ministers discussed competitive transportation costs and new routes to the Port of Constanța.
Pristina Mayor Përparim Rama announced the removal of the banner with the Ukrainian flag, emphasizing the importance of respecting Kosovo’s sovereignty. He noted that solidarity with peoples suffering from war should not diminish Kosovo’s statehood.
According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, the next three days in Ukraine will be mostly precipitation-free, with only brief showers and thunderstorms in some places. Daytime temperatures will rise to 33°, but on August 12 they will drop by 4–6°.
russia attacked Naftogaz assets in the east, west, and center of Ukraine with drones, damaging Ukrnafta's production infrastructure. A gas station employee was injured, the facilities were shut down, but the personnel were rescued.