The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 4. 6 billion to the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development for the eRecovery program. The funds are intended to finance the purchase or construction of residential real estate and land plots using housing certificates.
The National Agency for Identification, Tracing and Management of Assets (ARMA) transferred over $3. 5 million from the sanctioned company "ROYAL PAY EUROPE" to the state budget. The funds will be directed to the Fund for the Elimination of the Consequences of Armed Aggression for the country's recovery.
Shares of Chinese developers, including China Vanke, rose by 3% due to expectations of additional measures to support the real estate market. Shanghai has already eased restrictions on home purchases, and new measures may be taken in September.
The Trump administration halted the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm project, despite it being 80% complete, citing national security. The decision drew criticism and potential lawsuits from developer Orsted.
The Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Oksen Lisovyi, reported on the implementation of 170 projects worth 11 billion hryvnias, 33 of which have already been commissioned. He noted that the construction of a shelter school costs 65 million hryvnias, while a shelter for 500-700 students costs 100 million.
The head of the Main Department of the State Emergency Service in Vinnytsia region was notified of suspicion of human trafficking. He forcibly used subordinate rescuers on his own construction sites.
Two company executives have been notified of suspicion of laundering over UAH 160 million on the construction of the Podilskyi Bridge in Kyiv. The funds were transferred for unperformed construction works, and the recipient companies did not conduct real activities.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine presented the Draft Action Program for 2026, which includes 12 strategic goals. Among the key priorities are defense, European integration, and anti-corruption.
South Korea's construction sector has been recognized as the most dangerous among OECD countries with a rate of 1. 6 deaths per 10,000 workers. This is twice the OECD average.
From August 16 to 18, some services in Diia will be unavailable due to the update of state registers. Users are advised to use the services in advance or after the completion of the work.
Starting in September, a program to support frontline regions will begin, which includes employee reservation, compensation for farmers, and the expansion of "eOselia". It also provides free meals for schoolchildren, funds for shelters, and compensation for heating and electricity.
The government is ready to invest $500 million in Ukraine's reconstruction, particularly in the construction sector, according to a KSE study.
