Volyn Oblast
On the night of August 13, the northern lights were visible over Ukraine, which is unusual for our latitudes. The phenomenon was observed together with the Perseid meteor shower due to an anticyclone that caused clear weather.
Over the last day, 134 combat engagements took place in the frontline, 52 of them in the Pokrovsk sector. The enemy launched 2 missile and 67 air strikes, firing over 4,400 times at Ukrainian positions.
Weather forecaster Natalka Didenko predicts a rise in temperatures in Ukraine this week. The heat wave is expected to peak on August 16-20, but cooler air is already being felt at night, especially in the north of the country.
The invaders take schoolchildren from the occupied Luhansk region to the Novosibirsk region of the Russian Federation for military training. Starting in 2025, it is planned to allocate funds to expand this program for 6 years.
Due to the closure of the corridor in Sumy region, Ukrainians can leave the occupied territories through the Mokrany-Domianove checkpoint in Volyn. It provides assistance, free housing and financial support.
A humanitarian corridor has been opened in Volyn to allow people to leave the temporarily occupied territories. Ukrainians can cross the border at the Mokrany-Domanove checkpoint and receive assistance from volunteers and local authorities.
On Lake Svityaz, rescuers rescued six vacationers from a catamaran that began to sink 1 km from the shore. Four men and two women were brought ashore and refused medical care.
Starting August 15, the heat is expected to increase in Ukraine, starting in the west. By Independence Day, the weather will stabilize, and it will be comfortably warm and sunny, forecasts weather forecaster Natalia Didenko.
In Lutsk, rescuers used special equipment to free a child whose leg was stuck between the wooden structures of a bench.
In Volyn region, a 70-year-old woman got lost in the woods. She was found at midnight near a river in a swampy area thanks to the efforts of rescuers, police, dog handlers, and local residents.
Two criminal proceedings have been opened in Volyn region over the events near the TCR in Kovel on August 3. The police are identifying those involved in the incident and clarifying the details of the incident.
The Volyn TCC responded to the protests in Kovel, where people demanded the release of three men. They claimed that the situation was used by russian special services to destabilize.
There will be no scheduled power outages today. Due to the bad weather, 42 settlements in Lviv Oblast are without power, and power companies have restored power to 8,175 consumers affected by the fighting.
A 23-year-old girl fainted in the water on Lake Svityaz in Volyn Oblast. The lifeguard, who was vacationing with his family, gave her first aid and performed resuscitation until the ambulance arrived.
The President of Ukraine announced the preparation of personnel decisions at the government level. It is planned to provide an opportunity for more children to study offline in the fall, as far as possible in the context of the war.
President Zelenskiy announced that he is preparing staffing and additional solutions to increase full-time education in schools this fall. The government is working to ensure normal school life in times of war.
The head of a district department of the State Migration Service in Volyn was detained for systematically taking bribes when issuing passports. The official demanded money for the absence of obstacles in the process, receiving up to UAH 40 thousand per month.
A man suspected of poisoning his live-in girlfriend in Kyiv for 3 months to take possession of her property has been detained. After the woman's death, the man allegedly took her car and about $20,000, and faces life in prison.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the situation on the border with Belarus is under control and that there are enough personnel. He also reported that the fortifications on the border are 99% ready.
President Zelenskyy has prioritized normal education for children, where possible through shelters. The government should accelerate assistance in building shelters before the new school year.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of protecting energy facilities and meeting deadlines. He also noted that there are opportunities in the regions to create new generation and receive support from partners.
The President of Ukraine announced the almost complete completion of the construction of fortifications on the border with Belarus in Volyn Oblast. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of these defense lines and the strong defense on the Ukrainian side.
The President thanked the manufacturers for supporting the economy and discussed energy and security issues. Volyn entrepreneurs will receive UAH 1.6 billion in support under the 'Made in Ukraine' platform.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a textile company in Volyn, which is one of the five largest taxpayers to the local budget. He thanked the employees for their contribution to strengthening Ukraine's economy.
The President of Ukraine announced the strengthening of border security with Russia and Belarus. In Volyn, fortifications have been built, anti-tank ditches and barrier fences have been installed to protect against possible invasion.
The President of Ukraine visits Volyn region to inspect the construction of fortifications. Zelenskyy holds a security meeting on state border protection in the regions bordering Russia and Belarus.
In Brovary, a 33-year-old Kia driver hit a 12-year-old boy on a gyro scooter who was crossing a pedestrian crossing on a green light. The injured child was taken to the hospital, his condition is stable.
An accident occurred on the Odesa-Reni highway. Six people were injured, including three children, and one 9-year-old girl was hospitalized.
The body of a woman born in 1942 was found on Lake Svityaz. Rescuers and doctors tried to resuscitate the victim, but failed to save her.
Cloudy weather with possible rains is expected in Ukraine over the weekend. The temperature will range from +25° to +34°, with a gradual increase. Forecasters warn of a high fire hazard.