Zhytomyr Oblast
The head of the Rivne Regional Military Administration confirmed the strike on the gas station in Korets. There are currently no reports of fatalities or injuries.
In Zviahel, Zhytomyr region, a Russian strike destroyed a grocery store, killing two people. It is reported that one of them was a child. An enterprise and a gas station in Zviahel and Korosten were also damaged.
Russian drones struck railway facilities in Lutsk and Fastiv, and passengers were evacuated. The attack is ongoing, and train schedules may change.
Since the beginning of the day, Russia has attacked cities and communities; strikes have been recorded in 10 regions. Zelenskyy called on partners to strengthen their response.
In Kyiv, a drone struck a high-rise building, injuring people. In Odesa region, a strike on the "Starokozache" checkpoint claimed the lives of two people. The President emphasized the importance of inevitable punishment for Russia.
Explosions were heard in the Khmelnytskyi, Rivne, Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia regions. A drone was shot down in the Rivne region, and there are reports of attacks on "Nova Poshta".
Since the beginning of 2026, the Ombudsman has received 166 reports of bullying, compared with 191 for all of 2025. The updated rules have been in effect since August 11.
Russia attacked Kyiv and 10 regions, including with jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles. Twelve people were killed, including an Indian citizen; dozens were injured.
Rain, thunderstorms and wind are expected in western Ukraine, while the south and east will remain dry and sunny. Up to +28° in Kyiv.
Volodymyr Tyrtychnyi was killed at the front on November 14, 2024. The serviceman and television professional had been considered missing for more than two years.
In a road accident in the Zhytomyr region, Focus editor-in-chief Mariia Skibinska and her mother were killed. The circumstances of the accident are being established by the police.
The expert named the best autumn routes around Ukraine — from the Carpathians and Zakarpattia to Podillia and Zhytomyr region. Tour prices start at 850 hryvnias.
As a result of the Russian attack, 4 trucks and 3 semi-trailers caught fire. Rescuers extinguished the fire; there were no fatalities or injuries.
The government increased funding for the reconstruction of critical infrastructure to UAH 1. 987 billion. The funds will go toward 138 existing and 25 new projects.
The President proposed granting special status to 23 historical sites and strengthening their protection. Intentional damage would be punishable by\r\nup to 10 years in prison.
On the morning of August 20, a Russian FPV drone hit a museum and an outbuilding in Kherson. The fire was extinguished; there were no fatalities.
A Russian strike on the logistics infrastructure of Zhytomyr region caused a fire and injured two people. Rescuers extinguished the blaze.
Rescue operations are ongoing after the Russian attack on the police building in Zhytomyr. Two police officers were killed and more than 40 people were injured.
SBU counterintelligence officers prevented a series of terrorist attacks in Odesa Oblast by detaining a 27-year-old agent of the Russian Federation. At the enemy’s direction, the woman made three explosive devices and planned to blow up a vehicles belonging to the Defense Forces.
President Zelenskyy said that Russia uses around 220 guided aerial bombs against Ukrainian frontline communities every day, despite sanctions. He called for increased pressure on Russia’s supply chains.
During the night, the Zhytomyr region was hit by enemy drones. Fires broke out at a critical infrastructure facility and a private enterprise; there were no casualties.
From March to early August, 30 snakebite cases were recorded in Ukraine, including 4 involving children. The largest number of victims were in the Zhytomyr and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
President Zelenskyy said that restoration work is ongoing in Odesa after the strike. As of this morning, more than 300,000 families were without power; a third have already had their electricity restored.
As a result of the attack on Zhytomyr region, the "Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr" enterprise was damaged. The company has temporarily suspended operations; no employees were injured.
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.
Seven people, including two children, were injured in a crash in Zhytomyr region. Law enforcement officers are establishing the circumstances of the collision involving three cars.
As a result of shelling, some consumers in 5 regions are without power; due to bad weather, consumers in 7 regions are without power. Electricity consumption increased by 3.2%; Ukrainians are urged to conserve energy from 10:00 to 23:00.
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.
In most parts of Ukraine on August 4, dry heat up to 38° is expected. Slight precipitation is possible only in Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions.
Due to high air temperature, the road surface has deformed at the 125 km mark of the M-07 Kyiv-Kovel-Yahodyn highway. Traffic is complicated, and restrictions for oversized vehicles have been introduced.