Ukraine
The negotiations are ongoing, despite Trump's statements that there is no deal. Options are being considered for producing components in Ukraine with assembly in Europe.
Ferrexpo is temporarily suspending the production of iron ore products in Ukraine due to the Russian blockade of the ports. The company said that resumption depends on additional working capital.
As a result of the nighttime Russian attack, Intertop’s main logistics warehouse and the Puma complex were completely destroyed. Employees were not injured, but there may be a shortage of goods.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said that Ambassador Zaluzhnyi’s words had been taken out of context, and that Ukraine’s course toward NATO membership remains unchanged. He emphasized that the security architecture in Europe is impossible without Ukraine.
Former Deputy Prime Minister and ex-Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Olha Stefanishyna was notified of a new suspicion; HACC is considering a motion for a preventive measure. Investigators are examining possible illicit enrichment and the acquisition of real estate, including a house worth $550,000.
Rescuers have completed the search operation in Kramatorsk, recovering the body of the deceased. In total, 27 people were injured in the Russian airstrike on August 4.
A Verkhovna Rada committee supported bills banning Russian musical content in the service sector and expanding the mandatory use of the Ukrainian language for officials and educators. Fines for violations are предусмотрены.
As a result of Russia's strike on August 5, Liqui Moly's central product warehouse was destroyed. There were no casualties; the company is working to restore supplies.
Ukrainian company Fire Point has begun integrating components from 13 European partners into the Freyja system. The first interception of a ballistic missile is planned by mid-2027.
August 6 has been declared a Day of Mourning in the Kyiv region due to Russia's massive missile and drone attack. Sixteen people were killed, 36 injured, and 78 facilities were damaged.
Ukraine and Moldova jointly assessed the hydrological situation on the Dniester due to a significant decline in water levels. The State Water Resources Agency restricted water use for 92 consumers in the river basin.
According to a KIIS poll, trust in President Zelenskyy declined from 58% to 55% compared with April. The poll was conducted from July 20 to August 3, with 974 respondents surveyed.
Ukraine has begun accepting applications for a one-time payment of 5,000 hryvnias under the "Schoolchild's Package" program for children entering first grade in 2026–2027. Applications are accepted through Diia or at the Pension Fund until November 1, 2026.
President Zelenskyy discussed the situation in Donetsk region with the military, particularly around Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk. They also considered a threefold reduction in missile supplies for air defense and the priorities for long-range sanctions against russia.
The President of Ukraine said that the number of air defense missiles from partners had decreased threefold compared with 2025. He called for the acceleration of deliveries and the localization of production.
Law enforcement officers from Ukraine and the Czech Republic exposed a Kyiv-based call center that defrauded Czech citizens under the guise of cryptocurrency investments. Nine victims lost more than UAH 8.4 million, and 10 employees were served with notices of suspicion.
Trump rejected Zelenskyy's request for hundreds of Patriot missiles, citing dwindling U. S. stocks.
The European Commission allocates €1. 4 billion to Ukraine, obtained from frozen Russian assets, in response to Russia's massive attack. Prime Minister Koretskyi said that the funds will go toward the country's defense and resilience.
According to the GUR, Russia plans to deploy a North Korean missile unit with 120 missiles and six launchers. This is an expansion of military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.
As a result of the enemy attack on the Kyiv region, 16 people were killed and another 29 were wounded. The largest number of casualties was recorded in Brovary District — 10 people killed.
In 2026, applicants submitted 1,189,960 applications to higher education institutions, 28% more than last year. Lviv Polytechnic received the most applications, while management was the most popular field of study.
On the night of August 5, 2026, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck UAV control centers and other enemy facilities. A crossing over the Mokri Yaly River in Donetsk region and a warehouse in Crimea were also destroyed.
As a result of the Russian attack on August 5, Nova Poshta's sorting center in Kyiv was destroyed. Three people were killed and eight injured; the company will compensate for the damages.
A massive Russian attack destroyed two key logistics complexes of "Epicentr" in Kyiv and Kalynivka; the logistics center in Kyiv was completely burned down. One employee was killed and three were injured; ceramic tile production has been halted, and restoration will take up to two years.
Due to hostilities and bad weather, consumers in six and three regions, respectively, were left without electricity. Ukrainians were urged to use electricity sparingly because of the heat.
As a result of the Russian attack, the largest number of casualties in Brovary district occurred at a railway station; 8 people were killed. Brovary District State Administration Head Vitalii Bihun reported this on the telethon.
The European Commission is working with Hungary and Slovakia on diversification and phasing out Russian oil. They have an exemption from sanctions because of the "Druzhba" oil pipeline.
On the night of August 5, Russia attacked Ukraine with 28 missiles, including 24 ballistic missiles and 4 "Tsirkons", and 115 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 98 unmanned aerial vehicles; missile strikes were recorded at 26 locations.
After the night massive attack by Russia, a significant deterioration in air quality was recorded in Kyiv. In the Brovary district, the pollution index reached 170, which corresponds to an unhealthy level.
Ukraine's defense forces eliminated 1,130 Russian military personnel over the past day. The total combat losses of the Russian army since the beginning of the invasion amount to approximately 1,452,880 people.