Zaporizhzhia
President Zelenskyy stated that Russia's night attack on Kyiv is an attack on everyone who seeks peace, including Ukraine, the US, and Europe. He emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions, tariffs, and support for Ukraine to counter the aggression.
Due to shelling, the routes of trains No. 3/4 Uzhhorod - Zaporizhzhia and No. 32 Przemyśl - Zaporizhzhia have been changed. They will run only to Dnipro, passengers will be transferred to an additional train No. 293/294.
Damage to the railway infrastructure near Koziatyn caused changes in the movement of Kyiv-Lviv trains and delays for other routes. Bus and transfer connections have been organized for passengers, as well as the possibility of departure on other routes.
Ukrzaliznytsia announced delays for a number of trains due to power outages in the infrastructure of Vinnytsia region after a massive Russian attack. Some routes will be diverted, and some will run with backup diesel locomotives.
A resident of Zaporizhzhia received 15 years in prison for high treason. He provided the FSB with data on the Dnipro HPP to prepare new attacks.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, responding to statements by local government representatives, noted that the prosecutor's office reacts to crimes, not exerts pressure.
In the Chernihiv region, dozens of settlements were left without electricity due to a Russian drone attack. Specialists are working on restoring power, and critical facilities are powered by alternative sources.
Overnight, energy and gas transmission system facilities in six regions of Ukraine were attacked by Russia. A substation in Sumy and gas transmission infrastructure in Poltava region were damaged, among others.
On August 26, 130 combat engagements were recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian front, with the most active battles continuing in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The occupiers launched two missile and 40 air strikes, used 1708 kamikaze drones, and carried out 2947 shellings.
Former defender of Kyiv "Dynamo" and the Ukrainian national team Yevhen Khacheridi joined Odesa "Chornomorets", which plays in the First League. Earlier, Khacheridi worked as a scout at "Dynamo", from where he was dismissed.
In Zaporizhzhia, a family of lawyers was exposed for selling fake medical certificates of disability for relatives to obtain deferment from conscription. During searches, UAH 4.7 million and RUB 641,000 were seized.
A man and a woman were wounded as a result of an enemy strike on Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The occupiers launched 478 attacks on 11 settlements in the region.
On August 22, 107 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched 1 missile and 52 air strikes, using 1419 kamikaze drones. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous attacks, eliminating 53 occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction.
Over the past day, 116 combat engagements took place. The enemy launched 2 missile and 49 air strikes, using 1850 kamikaze drones.
In the Kyiv region, the air raid alert lasted over 7 hours, air defense forces intercepted almost five dozen enemy drones. There are no casualties or hits on infrastructure.
A debate has arisen in Germany regarding the country's possible participation in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not rule out such a possibility, but society and politicians are divided in their opinions.
As a result of the morning missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia, industrial infrastructure, 8 multi-story buildings, and 2 private houses were damaged. There are no casualties.
The prosecutor's office, together with the National Police and the SBU, notified 34 persons of suspicion. Among them are a lawyer, a former head of the Medical and Social Expert Commission (MSEC), and "clients" who evaded mobilization or illegally transported persons across the border.
The Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine confirmed the destruction of a Russian echelon with fuel in the Zaporizhzhia region. The enemy was left without fuel and railway connection between Urozhaine and Tokmak.
In Cherkasy region, the head of the forestry department of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" was detained for extorting bribes. The official received money from subordinate foresters for harvested timber.
Eight unique books from 1830–1906, taken out during World War II, have returned to Kyiv from Germany. They have been transferred to state library collections for scholars and the public.
Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhia regions revealed 29 suspicions of embezzlement of funds, misappropriation of property, and other crimes. The total damages to the budgets of the two regions amounted to almost 375 million hryvnias.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed a Russian freight train with fuel in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region. The echelon derailed.
As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, the number of injured has risen to 30 people. All injured are receiving necessary medical assistance.
On August 18, Russian troops shelled Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. As a result of the attacks, 10 civilians, including 2 children, were killed and 46 were injured.
Russian troops struck Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy region, and Odesa, killing civilians, including children. This happened on the eve of a meeting in Washington regarding ending the war.
As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on August 18, three people were killed and 20 were injured. Among the victims is a 17-year-old boy; many of the wounded are in serious condition.
As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia, the number of victims increased to 17 people. The strike caused a fire in trade pavilions on an area of 500 sq. m.
Six people, including two in serious condition, have been hospitalized in medical facilities in Zaporizhzhia after the attack on the regional center. The number of injured people requiring medical assistance is growing.
Four people were injured as a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia. The injured are receiving medical assistance.