Zaporizhzhia Oblast
The Central Election Commission adopted a resolution declaring the organization of the "elections" to the State Duma of the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine illegitimate.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 2. 3 billion to support 179 frontline communities to pay the salaries of educators, medical workers, and social workers. Also more than UAH 36 million was allocated to Zaporizhzhia Oblast for salaries.
As a result of the Russian strike on August 12, around 5,000 subscribers in the Kushuhumska community of Zaporizhzhia region were left without electricity. Restoration work will begin when security conditions allow.
President Zelenskyy reported that from January to August 2026, Ukrainian forces liberated 745 square kilometers and 26 villages. Russian losses amounted to at least 9,550 killed and more than 6,600 wounded.
During a large-scale special operation, the Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police shut down 94 fraudulent call centers and 1,794 operator workstations. Equipment, vehicles, money, and gold were seized, and 26 individuals were notified of suspicion.
An enemy drone struck a bus belonging to one of the Zaporizhzhia enterprises on a road near the village of Ukrainka. A 53-year-old man was injured and is receiving medical assistance.
As a result of an enemy strike in Zaporizhzhia region, the Bilenkivska community was left without power supply. Restoration work will begin when the security situation allows.
As a result of Russia's nighttime attack on Zaporizhzhia, 7 people were killed and another 24 were injured. August 12 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Due to hostilities, consumers in the Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Kharkiv, Sumy and Chernihiv regions are temporarily without electricity. The most difficult situation is in Odesa region, where network restrictions are being applied, but power outage schedules across the country are not forecast for today.
As a result of enemy strikes, a residential building was damaged and three settlements in the Bilenkivska community were left without power, while another was partially affected. Energy workers will begin restoration when the security situation allows.
A Socis poll showed that 59. 4% of Ukrainians consider the work of NABU and SAPO ineffective. Experts link this to corruption scandals and the Bureau's record-low performance.
The HACC investigating judge partially granted the motion filed by the defense of the former head of the OP, who is suspected of laundering UAH 460 million, and expanded the restrictions on movement. The obligation to wear an electronic monitoring device remains unchanged.
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 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.
During repeated strikes on Zaporizhzhia region, a firefighter-rescuer was killed and two others were injured. In Odesa region, a bus carrying 12 children was damaged by the blast wave; there were no serious injuries.
As a result of Russian attacks on Odesa, Kharkiv and other regions, there are people killed and injured, and the port and energy infrastructure have been damaged. Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions and air defense.
In the village of Balky, Zaporizhzhia region, residents have been without electricity and water for two months. Police issued administrative citations against them over a video appeal about the problem.
As a result of Russia's overnight attack on Kyiv and the region, four people were killed, including a three-year-old child. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on Russia through new sanctions and for Ukraine to be provided with more air defense systems.
The enemy attacked 7 Ukrnafta assets in the east overnight, destroying critical equipment. There were no casualties, but a number of facilities have been shut down and production volumes have been lost.
Due to the deteriorating security situation in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia areas, Ukrzaliznytsia is temporarily changing train routes and arranging bus transfers. Passengers can use electric trains from Dnipro at no extra charge.
On the night of August 7, Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck an early-warning radar near Olenivka and a storage and preparation site for attack UAVs in Hvardiiske, Crimea. The destruction of two ground-based UAV control repeaters was also confirmed.
Due to the abnormal heat, electricity consumption is increasing in Ukraine, requiring economical use. As a result of shelling some consumers in five regions remain without electricity, and an energy worker was injured.
Russian forces struck the village of Yuliivka with guided aerial bombs, destroying a residential building. An 84-year-old man is likely under the rubble; rescuers continue their work.
SBS Commander Robert Brovdi reported that 13 energy hubs in the occupied territories were struck on August 4–5. The total number since the beginning of the operation has reached 201 hubs.
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.
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death of volunteer Marek Rusek-Wolski, who was delivering aid to civilians in frontline territories. The tragedy occurred on July 27 in Kharkiv due to a Russian shelling.
Over the past day, 14 forest fires were recorded in Ukraine on an area of 12. 3 hectares. Four of them were caused by enemy drones, six by deliberate arson.
On the night of August 4, Ukraine's Defense Forces struck an FSB post in Shchaslyvtseve, a road bridge in the Kursk region, and a railway bridge in the Zaporizhzhia region. Strikes were also carried out on repair units and facilities in Crimea.
The Energy Ministry reported that no restrictions are forecast for August 4, but amid the heat, they advise shifting active consumption to daytime. Some residents of seven regions remain without power due to Russian attacks.
The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center warns of an extreme fire danger level in Ukraine on August 4-6 due to the heat. Conditions will contribute to a high probability of the occurrence and spread of fires in ecosystems.