Zaporizhzhia

On August 18, from 08:00 to 18:00, traffic on the Dnipro HPP will be restricted due to repair work. The detour will be carried out via the Arch Bridge on Khortytsia Island, New Bridges and the Preobrazhenskyi Bridge.

The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 17 of the 23 Shahed drones launched by Russia at night. The attack also included two X-59/69 missiles, and targeted several regions of Ukraine.

The Ministry of Education and Science has established requirements for the creation of protected spaces in schools without shelters. This is a temporary solution to ensure face-to-face education in communities with a satisfactory or moderate level of risk.

Russia has redeployed troops from southern Ukraine to its territory due to the Ukrainian armed forces' offensive in the Kursk region. Within a week, Ukrainian forces took control of about 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory.

Brovary is creating a comprehensive program to support internally displaced persons. The main areas include employment, housing, and leisure activities for IDPs, especially the elderly.

The IAEA found no evidence of a drone attack after inspecting Zaporizhzhia NPP. The agency believes it is unlikely that the fire started at the foot of the cooling tower, but no final conclusions have been made.

Russia's full-scale aggression has caused significant damage to the Ukrainian industry. The example of Brovapharma shows how businesses are adapting to the new realities and cooperating with local authorities to maintain production.

Ukraine's power system is stable, no blackouts are planned. A fire broke out on the territory of ZNPP, but the radiation background is normal. 495 settlements remain without power due to the fighting.

The head of the Dnipropetrovs'k RMA, Serhiy Lysak, announced that the fire at Zaporizhzhya NPP has been put out. The radiation level in the Nikopol region remains normal, the situation is under control.

The State Emergency Service reports a stable radiation situation in Ukraine as of 00:00 on August 12. No changes have been detected near Zaporizhzhia NPP, no man-made radionuclides have been detected. Monitoring is ongoing.

British intelligence reports significant destruction in Bakhmut as a result of the Russian offensive and indiscriminate shelling. Schools, train stations, residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were damaged.

Ukraine is preparing a strategic counterstrike in the Kursk region of Russia to divert Russian forces from other fronts. Experts point to high risks and limited strategic goals of the operation.

On the night of August 11, Russia attacked Ukraine with 57 Shahed drones and 4 ballistic missiles. Defense forces shot down 53 UAVs in different regions. The Air Force commander warned of the threat of North Korean missiles.

Six underground schools are being built in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and are scheduled to open by the end of October. Such institutions are being built not only in Zaporizhzhia, but also in rural communities of the region.

No power outages are planned in Ukraine today. Due to the hostilities and technical disruptions, 491 settlements remain without power supply, and power companies have restored power to 4,713 consumers.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff reported 90 combat engagements over the past day. The most active fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 28 enemy attacks.

The DIU conducted an operation on the occupied Kinburn Spit, attacking Russian fortifications. Six armored vehicles and about 30 occupants were destroyed, and a Ukrainian battle flag was planted.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 1. 5 billion to Chernihiv region for the construction of fortifications and UAH 153 million for shelters in schools. A total of UAH 2.6 billion has been allocated this year to eliminate the consequences of the war in the region.

The head of a charitable foundation and his accomplice were detained for organizing the illegal transportation of persons liable for military service across the border of Ukraine. The scheme involved the registration of a fictitious guardianship over a disabled person to travel to the EU for USD 10-15 thousand.

Over 10,000 customers in Donetsk, Sumy, Dnipro, Mykolaiv and Zaporizhzhya oblasts have been cut off from power as a result of hostile shelling. Donetsk Oblast suffered the most, with 79.8 thousand customers in 135 settlements without power supply.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed a modern Buk-M3 and an Osu air defense system in the south. In total, since the beginning of August, the Ukrainian military has eliminated six enemy anti-aircraft missile systems in the south.

On August 7, fighters of the "Kabul 9'" special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine conducted a successful operation on the Zaporizhzhia front. They destroyed 7 units of enemy equipment and inflicted losses on enemy manpower.

On August 8, Kyiv is expected to have comfortable weather without precipitation, up to +26°. Across Ukraine, the temperature will range from +25° to +32°, with partly cloudy skies and light rains possible in most regions.

On August 10, from 08:00 to 17:00, traffic through the Dnipro HPP will be restricted due to repair work. The detour will be carried out via the Khortytsia Arch Bridge, New Bridges and the Preobrazhenskyi Bridge.

The mayor of Enerhodar reported the presence of about 1,000 Russian troops at the plant. The plant lacks qualified personnel, and 6 reactors are in a state of cold shutdown.

Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko said that nuclear power plants generate up to 60% of electricity in Ukraine. He thanked Energoatom employees for their professionalism and selfless work in difficult times for the country.

From 26. 07 to 02.08.2024, 6 cases of Lyme disease were registered in Zaporizhzhia. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention warns about the season of tick activity and urges to be careful outdoors.

Operators of FPV drones of the 3rd Regiment of the Special Forces stopped the occupiers' offensive in the Zaporizhzhia sector. Two Russian soldiers who tried to surrender were evacuated and taken prisoner.

The 24-year-old boyfriend of one of the singers killed in the missile attack raised UAH 280,000, allegedly to support their families. He spent the donations on gambling and is charged with 10 counts of fraud.

The Russian army shelled the village of Dolynka in Zaporizhzhya region using aerial bombs. The attack killed two men and partially destroyed a house.